Nevada Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Joined Veterans and Climate Activists to Highlight the Threat Climate Change Poses to Energy and National Security and Called on Senate to Prioritize Climate Action
(LAS VEGAS, Nevada) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, State Senator Chris Brooks, and climate activists convened for a press conference to call attention to the threat that climate change poses to energy and national security. Speakers urged the Senate to pass the $550 billion in crucial climate investments […]
Nevada Joins Multi-state Agreement to Support Zero-emission Trucks and Buses
Nevada Joins Multi-state Agreement to Support Zero-emission Trucks and Buses LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, Governor Sisolak announced that Nevada has joined the Multi-State Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding, which will encourage vehicle electrification and work to reduce toxic air pollution from our transportation sector. Nevada joins 16 states and Washington […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces ‘Automatic’ Endorsements for State Environmental Champions in 2022 Election Cycle
Endorsements are provided to incumbents with strong environmental track records during past legislative sessions LAS VEGAS, Nev — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced endorsements of 15 State Senate and Assembly incumbents running for re-election who have a strong track record in advancing environmental protection and a healthy climate. ‘Automatic endorsements’ by the Nevada Conservation […]
Nevada’s Authority to Set Clean Cars Standards is Restored!
The Biden EPA reinstated the right of states to adopt stronger clean vehicle standards that will improve air quality, expand consumer choice, boost the economy, and fight climate change CARSON CITY — Today, President Biden’s EPA restored a key tool to address pollution from the transportation sector – America and Nevada’s leading source of climate […]
League of Conservation Voters Releases National Scorecard for Nevada Delegation
Scores examine how Nevada’s Congressional leaders voted to protect health, environment, and democracy during the 117th Congress LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, Nevada Conservation League released Nevada delegation scores on the League of Conservation Voters’ 2021 National Environmental Scorecard examining how federal leaders voted to champion the environment and protect our democracy, while others failed to […]
Governor Sisolak Announces Climate Solutions as Part of Economic Recovery Plan During State of State Address
Nevada Conservation League applauds strategic investments to be made in climate change solutions, clean energy, and heat mitigation LAS VEGAS — Today, during a special State of State address, Governor Sisolak laid out a vision for Nevada’s economic recovery and his priorities for strategic investments using federal and state dollars. Among the Governor’s top priorities […]
ICYMI: Congresswoman Susie Lee Joins Environmental Advocates to Discuss Federal Climate Action
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Last night, the Nevada Conservation League hosted a virtual town hall with Representative Susie Lee (NV-3) to discuss the need for bold federal climate action to address extreme climate events, expand access to clean energy, and support economic recovery. This event comes as Congress considers a significant climate package that would […]
NEW POLL: 70% of Nevadans Support Protecting Avi Kwa Ame as a National Monument
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Nevada Conservation League and the League of Conservation Voters released a new poll showing Nevadans support designating Avi Kwa Ame (Ah-VEE kwa-meh) as a national monument. The initial reaction to the Avi Kwa Ame proposal is 60% support and only 10% oppose, with 30% undecided. Support for Avi Kwa Ame […]
The Nevada Green Business Network Announces Environmental Outcomes for 30 Certified Nevada Green Businesses Collected in 2021
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, Western Nevada College (WNC) and greenUP! announce on behalf of the Nevada Green Business Network that 30 businesses were certified green for the state of Nevada in 2021. There are 70 other businesses in the process of becoming green certified for the state. The environmental outcomes can be found in […]
Climate Crisis is Impacting Nevada — How Can We Build Back Better?
Climate change events are becoming more frequent and severe, and Nevadans are paying the price. We need federal action to help meet this climate moment and protect our communities. Nevada is home to two of the fastest-warming cities in the country – Reno & Las Vegas – hitting record-breaking temperatures year after year. For the […]