Nevada Conservation League Celebrates the Establishment of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada
President Biden declares the country’s newest national monument, which honors tribes, protects wildlife, and supports economic growth WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Biden took executive action during the White House Conservation in Action Summit to designate Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada. The national monument encompasses over 500,000 acres, which holds significance for […]
Clean Energy Advocates Outraged by NV Energy’s Decision to Build Expensive New Gas Plant
This decision is a step backward on the path to a clean energy future LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Today, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s plan to build a new methane gas-powered peaker plant. This will be the first addition to NV Energy’s gas fleet in 9 years. This decision moves […]
Nevada’s Federal Democratic Leaders Earn Outstanding Environmental Scores, Calls on State Legislature to Build on Federal Momentum
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Last week, environmental scores for Nevada’s federal leaders from the League of Conservation Voters revealed the delegation’s Democratic lawmakers delivered on action to protect our environment, protect our democracy, and build a clean energy future, earning them an A grade for their votes in 2022. Now, our federal elected officials are […]
League of Conservation Voters Releases National Scorecard For Nevada Delegation
Scores Show Nevada’s Democratic Leaders Champion Our Environment and Democracy LAS VEGAS, Nev, – Today, the Nevada Conservation League released state delegation scores for the League of Conservation Voters’ 2022 National Environmental Scorecard, highlighting Nevada Democratic leaders’ tremendous action to protect our environment, protect our democracy, and build a clean energy future. Since 1970, LCV’s […]
Congresswoman Dina Titus, Public Health Advocates, and Students Celebrate Clark County’s Investment in Clean Buses
Leaders Highlight How Las Vegas Is Benefiting from Federal Clean Energy Investments (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus and Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom joined Las Vegas area students and public health advocates to showcase the benefits of Clark County School District’s (CCSD) investments in electric school buses and how funds through the […]
Southwest Gas Customers Expressed Outrage Over High Gas Bills Before Public Utilities Commission
Southwest Gas customers, equity, and clean energy advocates call for more programs that boost energy efficiency, expand electric appliance options, and reduce gas system spending. ***RESOURCES: Photos and recordings are available here.*** LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nevadans are being hit hard with high utility bills, and volatile natural (methane) gas prices are largely to blame. […]
Nevada Environmental Groups Anticipate Opportunities and Challenges Ahead of 2023 State Legislative Session
***VIDEO INCLUDED*** Legislators look back on environmental track record while advocates strategize to secure a clean energy economy and wildlife protection on virtual webinar NEVADA — This week, the Nevada Conservation League hosted a virtual event with state legislators and local environmental advocates to set policy priorities for the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session and emphasize […]
EPA’s Newly Released Heavy-Duty Rule is a Small Step in the Right Direction, But There is More Work to Be Done to Protect the Public from Health-Harming Vehicle Emissions
Nevada Conservation League says decision calls on federal leaders to reach a deal on climate legislation LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule to reduce harmful Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. The new standards are more than 80% stricter than previous rules and work to limit […]
LCV & Nevada Conservation League Praise News That Biden Plans to Designate Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Groups Call for Swift Action to Preserve Entire Proposed Monument Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that President Biden will soon designate Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Nevada Conservation League (NCL) released the following statements: “The lands and waters we protect help tell and teach the […]
Nearly 300 Advocates Demonstrate Support for Avi Kwa Ame Monument During BLM Meeting
***PHOTOS INCLUDED*** The coalition of Tribal leaders, conservation groups, business voices, and recreationists says it’s time to Honor Avi Kwa Ame LAUGHLIN, Nevada — Today, nearly 300 Avi Kwa Ame supporters attended a community meeting hosted by the Bureau of Land Management to discuss the management of the region’s public lands, including a proposal to […]