Stories by Rhiannon Saegert

Maintaining water security for Las Vegas a constant challenge, experts say
May 16, 2024

Person admits pulling down historic tram tower during emergency, National Park Service says
May 16, 2024

Zero-emissions buses aimed at raising Las Vegas' clean public transport profile
May 16, 2024

UNLV team sets out to find a low-emission way to produce iron and steel
May 9, 2024

Utah approves water rights permit for lithium mine
May 8, 2024

BLM rule ‘encouraging’ to some groups, others fear it may be ‘window dressing’
May 6, 2024

Devils Hole pupfish population reaches a 25-year high in census
May 1, 2024

Valley of Fire State Park to replace visitor center with new facility
April 25, 2024

Water experts provide list of best greenery for desert-dwelling consumers
April 22, 2024

Nevada State Contractors Board: Solar company manager took money, didn’t perform work
April 19, 2024

BLM: Endangered wildflower faces further damage from Esmeralda County mine
April 16, 2024

Clark County issues seasonal advisory for ozone, wildfire smoke
April 4, 2024

Nevada lawmakers back bill that aims to free up Hoover Dam funding
March 30, 2024

Federal funds will cover rebuilding boardwalk at Red Rock Canyon
March 21, 2024

Plan would regulate air tours, reduce noise over Lake Mead National Recreation Area
March 19, 2024

Does quest for minerals needed for clean energy endanger water supply?
March 18, 2024

Nevada officials urge US to get strict on tighter EPA auto emissions rules
February 29, 2024

Lake Mead’s water level returns to 2021 level, but its health remains fragile
February 26, 2024

Nevada officials praise new EPA regulations on soot pollution
February 20, 2024

DRI, UNLV join regional effort to confront climate change issues
February 16, 2024

Nevada water law ruling backs state engineer’s powers, further stalls Coyote Springs project
February 15, 2024

Energy secretary talks electric vehicles at Las Vegas auto convention
February 6, 2024

Federal agency releases Topock Marsh project info
February 5, 2024

Radon testing program comes with advantages, drawbacks for homeowners and buyers
January 22, 2024

Future low dam’s aim is to prevent erosion in Las Vegas Wash
January 15, 2024

New Nevada state park opens this month, showcasing 25,000-year-old fossils
January 10, 2024

Volunteers help NASA stay one step ahead of the weather
December 17, 2023

Program offers loans to make Nevada homes more energy efficient
December 14, 2023

Officials commit to deals to conserve Colorado River water
December 13, 2023

Republic Services Polymer Center opens in North Las Vegas
December 5, 2023

As electric vehicles help improve Nevada’s air quality, major hurdles still remain
December 4, 2023

Southern Nevada groups won't join lawsuit over PFAS forever chemicals
November 28, 2023

Nevada's strategy to conserve water may be used by Utah nonprofit to save the Great Salt Lake
November 27, 2023

NV Energy to get $2 million from US for energy grid upgrades
November 15, 2023

Challenges are plentiful as plans to increase Las Vegas’ urban forest take root
November 10, 2023

$61 million projects to rein in Las Vegas Wash erosion planned to begin in 2024
November 3, 2023

New federal plan aims to ensure Colorado River’s sustainability through 2026
October 25, 2023

Despite a wet El Niño forecast for Southern Nevada, Lake Mead unlikely to see water level rise
October 25, 2023

Nevada environmental groups get $18M boost in federal funding
October 14, 2023

NV Energy prepares for power shift during eclipse visible in Nevada
October 13, 2023

Community in North Las Vegas looking for answers on unspent relocation funding
October 5, 2023

Southern Nevada Water Authority receives $29 million for conservation in grants
October 2, 2023

Water authority moves to conserve on cooling systems in Southern Nevada
September 25, 2023

UNLV planting 3,000 trees to blunt impact of urban heat islands
September 19, 2023

Las Vegas factory aiming to make solar panels more efficient
September 12, 2023

Nevada conservation project gets $2.5 million to protect game animals
September 5, 2023

Las Vegas manufacturer fighting climate change one chopstick at a time
September 4, 2023

SNWA, partners develop tool to rank incoming businesses’ water consumption against benefits to the community
September 1, 2023

Flood District says Las Vegas ready for heavy rain
August 23, 2023

RTC rolls out Southern Nevada’s 1st hydrogen-powered buses
August 18, 2023

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