All articles tagged with #nevada
Originally Published 2 days ago — by KLAS 8 News Now
Nevada experienced a 33% increase in cases of the drug-resistant fungus C. auris, with the CDC underreporting the total cases, which now exceed 7,200 since 2021, highlighting ongoing infection control challenges in healthcare settings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CleanTechnica
The Esmeralda 7 solar power project in Nevada, initially thought to be canceled, is still under review with plans to evaluate each of its seven components separately, despite recent setbacks and political disputes over federal permits and transmission development. The project, which could generate up to 6.2 gigawatts, remains a key part of Nevada's renewable energy future, with potential legal and political maneuvers possibly influencing its fate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fox Business
Las Vegas is experiencing a significant drop in tourism, leading to a stagnant job market with fewer shifts for service workers, despite a slight decrease in Nevada's unemployment rate. The decline in visitor numbers has impacted hotel occupancy, revenue, and employment in the hospitality sector, although gaming revenue has seen a modest increase.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by pv magazine USA
The Esmeralda 7 solar project in Nevada, which would have been one of the largest in the U.S. capable of powering nearly 2 million homes, has been officially canceled by the Bureau of Land Management under the Trump administration, amid increased scrutiny and bureaucratic hurdles for renewable energy projects on public lands.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The Trump administration has canceled a major proposed solar project in Nevada, which was set to be one of the largest in the world, signaling a broader move against renewable energy projects on federal land. The project, involving multiple companies and capable of powering nearly 2 million homes, has been halted amid policy shifts and executive orders aimed at restricting renewable energy development on public lands.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Heatmap News
The Esmeralda 7 solar project in Nevada, once planned to be the largest in the state with 6.2 GW capacity, has been canceled by the Bureau of Land Management, primarily due to federal permitting freezes enacted during the Trump administration, despite earlier progress under the Biden administration.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto faces criticism from Democrats for her vote during the shutdown fight, with some arguing it weakens their bargaining position, while others understand her cautious approach given Nevada's shifting political landscape. The debate highlights the tension between electoral strategy and party unity as the 2024 elections approach.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Salon.com
A federal judge in Nevada disqualified Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed during the Trump administration, from prosecuting criminal cases because she was not properly appointed according to legal procedures, giving the government 120 days to nominate a permanent attorney.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A federal judge disqualified Nevada acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah from several cases for exceeding the legal duration of her appointment, highlighting issues with the Trump administration's use of temporary appointments to bypass Senate confirmation requirements, amid political opposition and concerns over the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
A Nevada U.S. attorney appointed on an interim basis without Senate confirmation faces legal challenges and judicial disqualification, with a judge ruling her involvement in criminal cases would be unlawful, amid controversy over her appointment and conduct.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A federal judge disqualified Sigal Chattah from handling cases as Nevada’s acting U.S. Attorney, ruling her appointment by the Trump administration was invalid and unlawful due to circumventing federal procedures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The US government is taking a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada to bolster domestic lithium supply and counter China's dominance in the market, as part of broader efforts to develop a resilient supply chain for critical metals. The move aims to accelerate the project’s development, which is expected to significantly increase US lithium production for electric vehicle batteries and other technologies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The US government is moving towards a deal to take a small equity stake in Lithium Americas, the Canadian company developing the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada, to support domestic critical mineral production for electric vehicle batteries, amid bipartisan support and environmental concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by KTVN
Nevadans can now receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine at retail pharmacies without a prescription, following new guidance from the Nevada Board of Pharmacy and statements from CVS, which is offering the vaccine in multiple states, with plans to expand once federal recommendations are made.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A man from Russia, Vadim Kruglov, was found dead in a pool of blood at Burning Man in Nevada, with authorities investigating his death as a possible homicide. His body was identified using fingerprints, but the cause of death remains unclear.