This man trekked snowy mountains to deliver mail. Over 150 years later, he’s not forgotten
John “Snowshoe” Thompson is a living legend in Northern Nevada for his skiing treks across the Sierra Nevada to deliver mail.
Across the West, a pitch to lower housing costs: Sell federal land
The sale of federal land in Nevada could provide a boost to the Las Vegas housing market. The Trump administration might try ...
What's an atmospheric river? A weather phenomenon explainer
Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause ...
Another Houston-based geothermal co. lands Series A investment from Nabors, Alfa8
Ignis H2 Energy Inc. said Feb. 19 that it has secured a $12.5 million Series A funding round, making it the latest Houston ...
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Atmospheric rivers can account for half of West Coast’s rain
Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land, they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: ...
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The Earth's Crust Is Going through Massive Changes Under California at an Alarming Rate
The Earth's Crust Is Going through Massive Changes Under California at an Alarming Rate The crust of Earth constantly changes ...
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Hyslop: Enjoying our Ruby Mountain wilderness
Lamoille Canyon always comes to mind first as an approach to the Ruby Mountain Wilderness. But actual wilderness boundary ...
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More Than 2 Million Acres of Local Land in California Designated as ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ Fire Danger Areas
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency ...
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After LA, fire crisis reaches Latin America — from Mexico to Argentina
As Los Angeles faced unprecedented fires razing entire neighborhoods in late January, Latin America was not spared either. In ...