The urban heat island effect is when cities experience higher temperatures than their surrounding areas due to having more heat-absorbing surfaces and less vegetation.
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Compact city: For Las Vegas to grow sanely and sustainably, we need to build inward
If this metro is to survive its growing pains, our piecemeal town must become a more realistic, more compact city. The key is urban infill.
‘Gritty’ Liberty grad Troy Fautanu set up for big things with Steelers
Troy Fautanu still lives minutes away from Liberty High School and, as such, regularly experiences memories of his time with the Patriots rushing back when he visits or catches a glimpse of the football field. Almost all of the flashbacks are positive…
Liberty grad Strawther shines in NBA Summer League with Nuggets
Las Vegas native Julian Strawther has done what he said he was going to do in his second NBA Summer League season: dominate. The Denver Nuggets forward, in just …
High school students in Las Vegas get a sneak peek at their future in scientific careers
High school students from around the state got a jump on things when they gathered at UNLV for two weeks for a program called Science Education For The Youth. Here, in addition to transferring the proteins into ..
Group’s approach to fighting homelessness in Vegas incorporates youth leadership, volunteering
According to Arash Ghafoori, CEO of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, about 12% of all youths experiencing homelessness in the U.S. resided in Nevada as of 2022.
Biden’s decision to drop out crystallized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public did
At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior staff was notified that he was stepping away from the 2024 race. At 1:46 p.m., that message was made public.
Nevada leaders praise Biden’s ‘immense patriotism and selfless leadership’
Democratic lawmakers in Nevada are praising President Joe Biden for the work he’s done the past three years, including his decision today to end his reelection bid.
Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign
Biden’s announcement came after more than two weeks of Democrats urging him to withdraw from the race. Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.