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Yerington Paiute Tribe brings awareness to Anaconda Mine Land Sale through Prayer Run
Voices echo off the gym walls of the Yerington Paiute Center as people gathered for a prayer run. The run, hosted by Prayer Horse Inc. and Taboosi Dikudu No’Obatu Numma Cooperative, was recently organized to raise awareness about the proposed sale of Anaconda Copper Mine. The mine is one of many development projects of growing concern for the Yerington Paiute Tribe. “That's not the way that we treat our earth. Our earth is a source of life.
From jump scares to things that go bump in the night: The science behind what scares us
A black cat crosses the muddy pavement. Above, the bright moon pops out against the night sky, and there’s a chill in the air. For visitors of all ages, Andelin Farm’s Corn Creepers attraction is the perfect way to end a Thursday night, with heart-pounding terror. Haunted attractions and scary movies are popular ways to get an adrenaline rush during the fall months. Aside from jump scares, many day-to-day things can create feelings of fear, anxiety, and disturbance.
Beware! Bear Crossing!
Strolling through Rancho San Rafael’s arboretum, one might expect to see colorful dinosaurs and bamboo forests that come alive when the sun sets and the Dragon Lights Festival begins. But recently, some real-life furry visitors were seen wandering among the paper lantern panda bears. A black bear and her two cubs caused quite a frenzy.
A new DRI study shows how wildfire smoke impacts Reno's air quality
What’s left behind when smoky skies from a wildfire return to clear, sunny days? A recent study from the Desert Research Institute provides a detailed look at how microscopic pollutants, called particulate matter, affect air quality and human health during and after wildfires. The study looked at air quality during smoke days and non-smoke days, and found that concentrations of air pollutants increased six to 10 times during smoke days, causing some air pollutants to exceed EPA standards.
Keep Tahoe Blue installs cleaning outposts to guard against Golden Mussels
As fall begins, many visitors at Lake Tahoe will stick around to soak up the last days of summer, but there’s one visitor that’s stuck around longer than they should: Golden Mussels. Several new cleaning stations called “CD3 Outpost Blue,” located at Baldwin Beach, and along Fallen Leaf Lake were recently installed in an effort to prevent the introduction of the species at Lake Tahoe.
Latino Conservation Week is breaking barriers to the great outdoors
Latino Conservation Week has one mission: to get more Latinos outdoors. Every year, different organizations across the nation host free bilingual, family-friendly events including guided nature hikes, and community clean up days. Luis Cruz, community engagement manager, said existing barriers from language to lack of information are some of the many gaps Latino Conservation Week is working to bridge. "This includes access to nature, like our parks, our natural spaces, our public lands.
Climate Change is adding warmer days to fall in Reno and beyond
It may be a longer wait before ‘sweater weather’ officially begins. A new analysis from Climate Central finds fall temperatures are rising across the country. Researchers looked at data between 1970 and 2025. They found fall has warmed by almost 3 degrees Fahrenheit on average across the U.S. Reno leads the top warming cities in the Southwest, with a nearly 8-degree increase. The city has seen more than double the number of warmer fall days compared to the rest of the country.
Representantes tribales expresan preocupación antes de audiencia federal sobre el futuro de la mina Anaconda
La mina, que comenzó a procesar mineral de cobre en 1951, ha sido objeto de varias investigaciones relacionadas con la contaminación ambiental. Ahora, dos organizaciones sin fines de lucro lideradas por indígenas, junto con Great Basin Resource Watch, están pidiendo a un juez federal que bloquee la venta. Si se concede una orden judicial preliminar, la venta quedará suspendida temporalmente. Vernon Rogers, de Taboosi Dikudu Tribe (Yerington Paiute Tribe), dijo que vive muy cerca de la mina.
Juez federal suspende la venta prevista de terrenos de la mina Anaconda en Yerington
Un juez de distrito concedió la orden judicial preliminar en un caso que busca impedir la transferencia de los terrenos. La decisión se produce después de que la Oficina de Administración de Tierras propusiera vender los terrenos de la antigua mina de cobre Anaconda a Atlantic Richfield Company por un precio de cero dólares.
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony creates a home away from home despite wildfires
Stacey Burns was one of many residents to evacuate early this week. She said her main concern is her family’s safety. Amidst the chaos, she’s also balancing her role as the Language and Culture Coordinator on top of her duties as a mother and community member. She says that it's all hands on deck at the shelter, with evacuees themselves volunteering. What is crucial for other evacuees to protect is slightly different for her community.
Latest update on the growing Bug and Stallion Fires
Yesterday, the Fred Mountain and Bug Fires combined and now spans more than 57,000 acres. The Stallion fire has burned 22,000 acres. Fire management team commander Caleb Finch said the fire is fast moving and acreage is changing by the hour. “The conditions are challenging. The weather's challenging. The fuels are dynamic and dry,” he said. Finch said strong winds and dry landscape have made it difficult for firefighters to get closer to the fire’s edge.
On the hunt for Nevada’s ‘fish lizards’
To find traces of an ancient sea, paleontologists and “rock hounds” head to the desert. On a bright morning in July, the sun beat down on Hilary Loupee’s white Jeep as it rattled across a dusty playa. As she deftly navigated around rocks and potholes in the dusty road, she gave a guided tour of the area’s ancient history. “Everybody knows ‘Jurassic Park,’ right?” Loupee said. “Well, the Triassic before that was this crazy evolutionary period of dinosaurs.
Climate change is costing people quality sleep
A good night’s rest helps the body prepare for the day ahead, but a new report from Climate Central finds that hotter night temperatures are making it harder for people to get proper sleep. The study, which focused on data between 2020 through 2025, shows globally, the average person lost 56 hours of sleep per year, or about a full week of sleep. The report says 6 of those hours are tied to a warming climate.
UNR launches Journal of Lost Species
What if a species isn't actually lost, but just waiting to be rediscovered? This is the driving question behind a new academic journal focused on documenting species on the brink of extinction. According to UNR biology professor Matt Forister, the Journal of Lost Species provides an accessible record of lost, declining, or endangered species. He said “lost” species that have not been seen in a decade or more, could be found again.
Federal judge pauses planned land sale of Anaconda Mine in Yerington
A District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction in a case seeking to block the land transfer. The decision comes after a proposed land sale of the former Anaconda copper mine by the Bureau of Land Management to the Atlantic Richfield Company for the price of zero dollars. Earlier this week, a coalition of tribal and environmental groups who oppose the sale argued in court that it would allow mining to begin again, without public input.
Tribal advocates voice concerns before federal hearing on the future of the Anaconda Mine
Tribal advocates and environmentalists gathered near the Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse on Monday ahead of a federal injunction hearing. The hearing involved the proposed land sale of the former Anaconda Copper Mine by the Bureau of Land Management for zero dollars. The mine, which began processing copper ore in 1951, has been the subject of several investigations involving environmental contamination.
Historic ranch to become Nevada's newest state park
Along a bumpy, dusty road in the heart of Dayton lies one of Nevada’s historical and ecological treasures. This once famous divorce destination is set to become Nevada’s 28th State Park. The property was acquired by the Water River Conservancy and Nevada State Parks in 2018. Susanna Danner, with the Conservancy, said the area is abundant with wildlife and natural scenery.
Harmful Algae Bloom Task Force Encourages Public to be ‘Algae Aware’ This Summer
The water at Washoe Lake sparkles in the mid-morning sun. Wearing his muckboots and blue gloves, Weston Fettgather, collects a sample at the water's edge, where a green, soupy substance has clumped on the surface. This naturally occurring cyanobacteria, though common in lakes and ponds, can quickly turn into a toxic algae bloom. Fettgather works with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and said algae concentrationsthrive in warm water and air.
Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program Works to Restore Sage Grouse Habitat
The dark spiky tailfeathers of Nevada’s endangered sage grouse stand out against a vast sea of sagebrush. Despite its sweeping presence, once sagebrush is lost, it becomes difficult to regenerate. Across the state, man-made disturbances from mining projects and land development also continue to close in on sage grouse habitat. The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a unique approach to wildlife conservation.
How Social Media Images Can Make Us Care About Climate Change
Climate change is often discussed in numbers and predictions, but numbers alone rarely move us to act. What can? In climate change communication, images are an extremely important tool for engagement – a way to help capture the human face of crisis. Imagine a photograph of a family bracing against a storm, or a community displaced by floods, carrying what little they have left on their backs.
Satire in Science Communication-When Humor Helps, and When it Hurts
Think about the last time a joke taught you something. Maybe it was on social media, in a comedy sketch, or inside a meme. You laughed, but beneath the humor, you learned. That’s the power of satire. It entertains, and it informs. Or at least, that’s the intention. But not all science jokes land the same way, and some might actually do more harm than good.
Desbordando los relatos de la historia del arte: Conversación con Lupe Álvarez
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Desbordando los relatos de la historia del arte: Conversación con Lupe Álvarez Lupe Álvarez [1] ; Giada Lusardi [2] [1] Universidad de las Artes, Guayaquil, Ecuador [2] Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Ecuador. Localización: Umática: revista sobre creación y análisis de la imagen, ISSN-e 2659-8574, Nº.
Otoño marca el camino al Pedraforca
* La autora forma parte de la comunidad de lectores de La Vanguardia Los alrededores de Saldes, en el Berguedà, están marcados por la omnipresente silueta del Pedraforca y el paisaje de otoño parece guiarnos por los caminos hacia esta emblemática montaña, como se aprecia en Las Fotos de los Lectores de La Vanguardia. El Pedraforca es una de las montañas más populares de Catalunya, situada en la sierra del Cadí, dentro del área del Parque Natural del Cadí-Moixeró.
Enrique Tábara, in memoriam
En Paralaje, realizamos un homenaje al maestro Enrique Tábara, reconocido exponente del arte moderno del Ecuador, quien falleció el pasado 25 de enero. Publicamos una texto inédito de la teórica de arte Lupe Álvarez (escrito en 2019), un fragmento del texto curatorial «Ecos del tiempo.
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