NV Senate Committee Introduces Energy Savings Bill (SB382) to Cut Carbon, Save Money
Advocates back policy to reduce energy costs, protect public health, create local jobs, and reduce blackout risks CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate Growth and Infrastructure Committee introduced the Energy Savings bill (SB382) today. This bill–which has already garnered support from local business, consumer, and environmental organizations–would make it easier for Nevada homes and businesses to keep […]
Nevada Lawmakers Signal Promising Future for Conservation, Climate, and Clean Energy Policy
NEVADA – During the final night of Conservation Lobby Week hosted by the Nevada Conservation Network, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Speaker of the Assembly Jason Frierson gave insight on what Nevadans can expect to see for the remainder of the legislative session. The lawmakers alluded to a promising future for conservation, climate, and […]
Climate Activists Speak with Nevada Legislators on Need for Emissions Reduction and Clean Energy Transition
NEVADA – Conservation Lobby Week continued for its third night, featuring an evening virtual town hall concerning Nevada’s clean energy economy and infrastructure and policies to address climate change. (A recording of this event can be watched and downloaded here) The program began with presentations led by climate policy advocates, including Rudy Zamora with Chispa […]
Nevada Legislators Consider the Future of Conservation Policy and Advocates Call For the Inclusion of Indigenous Voices
NEVADA – On the second night of conservation lobby week, conservation groups hosted a virtual town hall with Nevada legislators to discuss the key role of public lands policy on the future of Nevada’s natural lands and wildlife, Indigenous communities, and the recovering economy. (A recording of this event can be watched and downloaded here) […]
Conservation Advocates Urge Nevada Legislators for Action on Climate Justice and Equity
NEVADA – On the first night of Conservation Lobby Week, conservation experts and activists led a discussion on the disproportionate effects of climate change on historically marginalized communities and called on legislators to advance policies that promote climate justice and equity in the Silver State. (A recording of this event can be watched and downloaded […]
Latinx Families, Environmental Advocates Support AB 349 to Reduce Smog Pollution, Improve Public Health and Fight Climate Change
AB 349 would reduce smog pollution by closing a loophole that allows “Classic Cars” to avoid regular smog checks.
Nevada Bill Would Require Wildlife and Habitat Considerations in Development Plans
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Today, the Nevada Assembly Committee on Government Affairs conducted a hearing on AB 211, legislation that orders developers to consider the impacts to wildlife and their respective habitats in development plans. (A video of the hearing can be watched here) Urban development can cause irreversible damage to wildlife, consuming and fragmenting […]
NEW POLL FINDS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR BIDEN PLAN TO BUILD BACK BETTER WITH CLEAN ENERGY JOBS, BENEFITS FOR NEVADA TO COME
Washington, D.C. – As the COVID relief bill nears Senate passage, new polling from Climate Power and the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released today found overwhelming popularity for transformational clean energy investments as part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Recovery plan. MEMO: Results of LCV/Climate Power poll The national poll, with oversamples in battleground […]
Conservation Groups Urge Legislators to Conserve Nevada Lands and Waters to Mitigate Environmental Crisis
Ambitious “30 by 30” Conservation Goal Receives Strong Support During Assembly Committee Legislative Hearing LAS VEGAS, Nev. — During a Nevada Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing, Nevada conservation groups demonstrated their strong support for AJR 3. The resolution, sponsored by District 16 Assemblywoman Cecelia González, would conserve 30 percent of Nevada’s lands and waters by […]
Nevada Conservation League Releases a Statement Following the Confirmation of Michael Regan as Head of the EPA
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Nevada Conservation League released the following statement in response to the confirmation of Michael Regan as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, making history as the first Black man to head the department. “The first weeks of the Biden administration were momentous for climate action and environmental protection and […]