Nevada

October 16, 2026

News·USA

Lake Mead Remains Identified as Edward Jackson in 1980s Homicide Case

Las Vegas police have identified the man whose remains were discovered inside a corroded barrel on the shore of Lake Mead in May 2022. After a years-long investigation, the Las Vegas Metropolitan

Wide panoramic photograph of the open alkali playa and temporary wooden architectural installation at Burning Man in Nevada's Black Rock Desert under an expansive sky.

Health·News·USA

Burning Man 2026 Death: ‘Medical Emergency,’ Not Rain — Here’s What Officials Actually Said

A participant died at Burning Man 2026 after suffering a medical emergency on the playa in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The man was in his mid-50s. Emergency responders reached him on the playa floor, performed lifesaving measures on the spot,

September 5, 2026

How to Avoid Wasting Money on the Wrong Las Vegas ATV Riding Experience

Adventure·USA

A desert ride outside Las Vegas can be the highlight of a trip, or it can become an expensive disappointment that feels rushed, unsafe,

California Nevada Winter Advisory: 3–6″ Above ~7,000 ft; NWS Says “Winds, rain, and snow are on the way!”

News·Travel·USA·Weather

Early Snow Advisory: High-Elevation CA/NV Could See Up to 6 Inches Advisories refer to 3–6 inches of snow at elevations near and above ~7,000

Two chrome figures from Michael Benisty’s “Broken Together” sculpture stand before the burning temple at dusk on the Black Rock Desert playa during Burning Man 2019.

Health

Burning Man Health Risks: Playa Dust Chemical Burns, Heat Stroke, Expert Medical Safety Guide

Quick Safety Checklist – What You Need Now: The Black Rock Desert transforms into Black Rock City each year, but the harsh environment poses real health risks. From alkaline dust storms to

Tejal Somvanshi

August 20, 2025

News·USA

Mining Company Abandons Lithium Project at Nevada Wildlife Refuge Protecting 26 Rare Species

Australian mining company Rover Critical Minerals has dropped its plans to create an open-pit lithium mine at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. The company, now renamed Stockworks Gold, has removed

Govind Tekale

August 4, 2025

Energy·News·USA

Interior Fast-Tracks Nevada Geothermal Projects with 28-Day Reviews to Tap 135 GW Clean Energy Potential

The U.S. Department of the Interior has activated emergency permitting procedures to speed up geothermal energy development across Nevada, cutting environmental review times from years to just days. This move aims to

Sunita Somvanshi

June 5, 2025

Western toad. Photo Source:Mberg (CC0 1.0)

News·USA

Nevada’s 445-Acre Toad Habitat Faces Extinction Threat Amid Oil Expansion

Environmental advocates have initiated legal proceedings against a federal agency in an effort to secure safeguards for an imperiled amphibian species. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2025

Conservation·USA·Wildlife

Walmart and NFWF Invest $34.5M to Protect Over 10 Million Acres of U.S. Wildlife Habitats in All 50 States

In a move that strengthens wildlife habitat protection across the United States, Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced a $34.5 million investment over the next decade to

Karmactive Staff

December 5, 2024

Activism·Conservation·News·Plant Life

Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Lawsuit Over Threat to Endangered Plant, Indigenous Lands, and Sacred Sites Amid U.S. Approval

A coalition of environmental organizations and Western Shoshone tribal representatives filed a lawsuit on October 31, 2024, against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its authorization of the Rhyolite Ridge

Rahul Somvanshi

November 11, 2024