Category Archives: Press Releases

Plan to slash climate pollution comes two weeks after IPCC report gives ‘final warning’ on climate action LAS VEGAS — Today, Clark County Commissioners unanimously approved and adopted the All-In Community Sustainability and Climate Action Plan outlining actions aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience against the effects of the climate crisis.Continue reading “Clark County Commission Approves Community Sustainability and Climate Action Plan“

(LAS VEGAS, NV) – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford and Moms Clean Air Force Nevada Coordinator Mercedes McKinley, Nevada Conservation League Digital Media Manager Yazmyn Pelaez, and former UNLV Student Body President Caren Yap held a press conference to call on the Biden Administration and Nevada’s federal elected officials to support a new round of strongerContinue reading “Congressman Steven Horsford and Advocates Come Together to Call for a New Round of Clean Car Standards to Drive Investments in Clean Cars and EV Manufacturing and Protect Public Health“

LAS VEGAS — Today, Governor Joe Lombardo issued an executive order establishing his administration’s energy policy objectives just as advocates commence Conservation Lobby Day at the Nevada Legislature. While supporting Nevada’s progress in creating clean energy economy jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the proposal’s emphasis on methane, aka “natural,” gas systems would ultimately markContinue reading “As Conservationists Gather in Carson City, Governor Lombardo’s Executive Order on Energy Misses the Mark“

**VIDEO AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE** Event commences lobbying week of action on environmental legislation CARSON CITY, Nevada — Today, Nevada State Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager and Senate Majority Leader stood alongside 60 members of Nevada’s conservation community to commence Conservation Lobby Day. The event occurred in front of the Nevada Legislature where speakers emphasized the urgencyContinue reading “‘A win for our environment is a win for everyone:’ Nevada Legislators and Activists Seek Progress During Conservation Lobby Day“

Limited programs illustrate missed opportunity to advance clean vehicles for residents and businesses  LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved an NV Energy plan to spend an additional $70 million on transportation electrification through 2024, building on a $100 million initial investment in similar programs approved by the Commission last year. Unfortunately,Continue reading “NV Energy Falls Short in Transportation Electrification Plan“

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 forContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Celebrates the Establishment of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada“

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 movesContinue reading “Clean Energy Advocates Outraged by NV Energy’s Decision to Build Expensive New Gas Plant“

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 areContinue reading “Nevada’s Federal Democratic Leaders Earn Outstanding Environmental Scores, Calls on State Legislature to Build on Federal Momentum “

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’sContinue reading “League of Conservation Voters Releases National Scorecard For Nevada Delegation“

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 theContinue reading “Congresswoman Dina Titus, Public Health Advocates, and Students Celebrate Clark County’s Investment in Clean Buses”