A 'True Lassie' Helped a Rescue Team Find His Owner Who Fell 70 Feet in Tahoe Forest
The pooch ran 200 yards through the woods to find search and rescue who were having trouble locating the victim.
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Lithium Discovery in Crater in Nevada Could Be Biggest Deposit Ever Found
Mining at the deposit is likely to begin in 2026, having been now thoroughly surveyed by the Lithium Americas Corporation.
Geothermal Power is Finally a Reality After Next-Generation Breakthrough of Carbon-Free Energy in Nevada
Fervo Energy's pilot project confirmed a record production of geothermal energy in Nevada—a breakthrough in next-generation geothermal power.
Nevada State Trooper Saves Kitten Cowering on a Busy Las Vegas Highway (WATCH)
A Nevada State Police officer was captured on her car's dash-cam scuttling after a tiny kitten on the side of a busy highway.
NFL Scores Touchdown for Renewables: The Super Bowl Was 100% Solar Powered
The stadium also has a super-efficient roof which reduces the need for air-con, and multiple efficiency systems like lighting control.
New Google Geothermal Electricity Project Could Be a Milestone for Clean Energy
, Google made an early bet on this enhanced geothermal technology, and partnered with the Utah-based Fervo Energy to deliver 3.5MW of power.
Las Vegas is Now Allowing Drivers to Pay Off Parking Tickets By Donating School Supplies
Rather than charge money for parking tickets and driving infractions, the city of Las Vegas is now accepting donations of new, unused school supplies.
Watch the Thundering Return of Bighorn Sheep to Nevada Land They Haven't Roamed for 100 Years
Desert bighorn sheep have been reintroduced into hills around Pyramid Lake near the Nevada-California border where they've been gone for 100 years.
Dementia-Friendly Dance Class Restores Strength and Happiness to Seniors Fighting Alzheimer's
These partner dance classes do much more than just bring seniors out of isolation—they also dramatically improve cognitive and physical health.
U.S. Approves Plan to Build the Nation's Largest Solar Project in the Desert by 2022
Not only will the Gemini Solar Project be the largest in US history, it is set to be the eighth largest in the world at 690-MW.
Time Lapse Photography Turns Rock Climbing Trails into Rainbow LED Light Shows - LOOK
This rock climber has created a stunning series of nighttime photographs by attaching LED lights to himself as he scales various mountains and cliffs.
First Test of Virgin's Hyperloop With Passengers Aboard -Takes Us Closer to 30-Min Floating Commute From DC to NYC
Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop magnetic levitation system completed its first trial runs with passengers at the testing center in Nevada.
Travel Agent Helps Aging Veteran Pilot Pals Go On Dream Boys' Trip - Without Costing Them a Dime
A kind travel agetn has given a group of 3 elderly pilot friends a last hurrah boys' trip-for no cost.
Nevada Bans Discrimination Against Any Job Seekers Testing Positive for Marijuana Except in Public Safety
This first-of-its-kind piece of legislation will protect thousands of marijuana users from facing potential discrimination while applying for jobs.
New Las Vegas Casino to Build Green, Part of New Trend
A new Las Vegas casino slated for completion in 2010 will house five hotels, 30 restaurants and of course, casino space, but it also will incorporate some of the latest thinking in environmentally aware construction.
Divers Recover 12 Tons of Trash From Lake Tahoe -Along With Engagement Rings and Wallets
A scuba dive team has completed an extraordinary clean-up of Lake Tahoe, pulling up more than 12 tons of submerged trash.
Iconic Lights of Vegas to Go Solar
At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is getting even more fabulous: The power source is going solar. Yesterday, officials broke ground at the site of the 50-year-old landmark and promised the makeover, with construction of renewable energy solar trees, will be completed in early 2014.
Las Vegas Principal Goes Door to Door Hoping To Beat The Odds
Nevada has the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. But now a multi-million dollar federal grant is helping one district turn its schools around. Host Michel Martin speaks with a principal who spent last Saturday knocking on the doors of students who dropped out, encouraging them to come back to school.
Tesla's New Affordable Electric Car Went on Sale, Website Swamped With Orders (WATCH)
Demand for Tesla Motors' first affordable electric car has stunned the company, with more than a quarter million people in two days vying for the new model.
Remember Britney Spears? She Just Donated Heaps of Cash to Child Cancer Treatment
The pop icon is being hailed for her crucial donation to the construction of a new childhood cancer treatment facility in Nevada.
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