Braving 108 Degree Heat, Nevadans Demand Relief From Rising Utility Costs
Southern Nevadans raise concerns about NV Energy’s gas expansion plans, Southwest Gas’s rate hike, and a pattern of utility misconduct that has largely gone unpunished LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nevadans concerned with increasingly high utility bills turned out in large numbers for the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) General Consumer Session in Las Vegas […]
Nevadans Tell NV Energy to Clean Up Its Act — and Its Energy Plan
Residents deliver public comment in Reno challenging NV Energy’s plan to build billions in gas expansion for data centers — demanding accountability for overcharges, inappropriate cost recovery, and failed utility commitments RENO, Nev. — Concerned Nevadans delivered public comment at the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) General Consumer Session in Reno today, challenging NV […]
Southern Nevada Leaders to Rep. Titus: Climate Rollbacks Are Putting Lives at Risk as Heat Crisis Deepens
Doctors, workers, and frontline advocates detailed the human cost of extreme heat and called on Washington to defend clean energy investments and air quality protections LAS VEGAS, NV — On the eve of National Heat Awareness Day, Congresswoman Dina Titus joined more than a dozen Southern Nevada clinicians, workers, state lawmakers, and community leaders for […]
“We Want to Show Them What’s Possible”: How the YMCA of Southern Nevada is Connecting Clark County Kids to Public Lands
A source of pride for many families in Nevada is easy access to trails, parks, and wide-open spaces: places like Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Wetlands. Areas where learning happens through curiosity and play. Yet for kids in communities with little green space, growing up just miles away, that access can feel out of reach. […]
New BLM Director With Record of Land Sell-Offs Now Holds Power Over 48 Million Acres of Nevada Public Lands
NEVADA — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Steve Pearce as the new Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the agency responsible for overseeing 48 million acres of Nevada’s public lands. Nevada’s U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen voted against the nomination. “In Nevada, where over 80% of our lands […]
A Nomination That Could Redefine Public Lands as We Know Them
NEVADA — Today, Steve Pearce was confirmed under expedited rules to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM Director oversees nearly 250 million acres of public lands across the nation. His confirmation warrants attention given Mr. Pearce’s documented record supporting the transfer and disposal of public lands, along with his […]
Steve Pearce’s Record on Public Land Sell-Offs Raises Red Flags for Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Steve Pearce was fully confirmed as the new Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Both Nevada Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto voted against Pearce’s confirmation, voicing concerns about his willingness to sell off public lands. The BLM Director oversees nearly 245 million acres of public land and makes […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces Endorsements for Primary Election Candidates
NEVADA – Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced additional endorsements for the 2026 primary election. As Nevada faces increasing threats from extreme heat, drought, and rapid growth, NCL is focused on supporting candidates who will take bold action to safeguard the state’s environment and will fight for policies that benefit all Nevadans, now and in […]
NV Energy Seeks to Escape Liability for Utility Fires
This move comes as wildfire season is expected to be worse in Northern Nevada due to a warm winter and a lack of snowpack NEVADA – Yesterday, NV Energy set the stage for an upcoming Nevada Legislative Session fight over utility liability for damages related to wildfires caused by the utility’s equipment. During an interim […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces Endorsement of Aaron Ford in 2026 Election Cycle
NEVADA — Today, as we mark Earth Day and reflect on the urgent need to protect our air, water, and public lands, the Nevada Conservation League proudly announced its endorsement of Aaron Ford for Governor in the 2026 election. “Aaron Ford has consistently demonstrated a commitment to protecting Nevada’s environment while standing up for working […]