Topic: environment

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System facility
Research | November 8, 2016

Director of UNLV's Center for Energy Research Robert Boehm helps make serious improvements that cut down on desert solar power plant's use of water.

A hiker descends the Angels Landing route in Zion National Park
Research | September 13, 2016

As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, UNLV professor Scott Abella explores the conservation challenges officials face.

Scott Abella
Business and Community | August 4, 2016

UNLV professor Scott Abella on why national parks matter more than ever to everyone from foodies to Civil War historians to the average Joe sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Mario Verduzco
People | July 27, 2016

Engineering student turns study abroad experience into internship that taught him the value of improvising.

Naomi Lewis
People | July 22, 2016

Environmental studies major Naomi Lewis finds a practical application for her passion at a nonprofit.

Mike Vardakis
People | July 21, 2016

Undergraduate Mike Vardakis couldn’t settle on his academic path until an internship showed him the possibilities.

Lake Mead
Business and Community | July 19, 2016

Why two Saltman Center experts say mediation is key to resolving the water woes of the American West.

Lake Mead
Research | February 10, 2016

As water leaders contend with unprecedented drought and demand, will the river people of the Colorado band together as regional citizens? Water policy expert Patricia Mulroy weighs in.

Eric Strain
People | February 1, 2016

The new architecture professor on the importance of sketching and what it will take to make Las Vegas "sustainable."

Christmas tree bulb
Business and Community | December 21, 2015

Christmas tree recycling begins Dec. 26 at more than 30 locations in Southern Nevada.

Penny Amy speaks to assistants
Research | November 1, 2015

Microbiology professor Penny Amy leads a formidable team in honeycomb warfare.