In The News: Department of Geoscience

El Tiempo

UNLV science student Joseph Kolibar grew up in urban Las Vegas and never contemplated that mining could be a career option until he saw the industry first-hand this summer.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV science student Joseph Kolibar grew up in urban Las Vegas and never contemplated that mining could be a career option until he got a firsthand glimpse into the industry this summer.

BBC News

The largest reservoir in the US has fallen to the lowest level in history.

AccuWeather

Climate and business experts say tough decisions must be made in the next few months, as the Western drought intensifies and water resources dry up.

RTÉ

Lake Mead, the reservoir in Nevada created by Hoover Dam, has sunk to its lowest level ever, underscoring the gravity of the extreme drought across the US west.

Yahoo!

Water levels at America's largest reservoir continue to drop to alarming levels, forcing local officials into difficult decisions and business owners into taking unprecedented action.

AccuWeather

Water levels at America’s largest reservoir continue to drop to alarming levels, forcing local officials into difficult decisions and business owners into taking unprecedented action.

Nature World News

With water levels at the largest reservoir in the nation hitting an all-time low, officials are getting ready for what that could mean for the water supply of the region.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

It's been a historically hot week and it's only mid-June. So, what do we have in store for the rest of the summer?

AccuWeather

With water levels at the nation's largest reservoir hitting an all-time low, officials are preparing for what that could mean for the region's water supply.

Elko Daily Free Press

A part of the college experience is the opportunity to put down the books, leave the lecture halls, and gain valuable on-the-job skills through an internship.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Lake Mead’s water level reached a historic low late Wednesday, according to federal officials.