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  • Desert solar farms . . . plenty of sun, but big shortage of water

    Ralph Maughan

    Putting sun-powered electrical generation in the sunny desert seems like a natural, except deserts are dry- Desert clash in West over solar potential, water. By Rita Beamish. Associated Press Writer

  • Can Las Vegas water grab of Spring Valley still be defeated?

    Ralph Maughan

    Perhaps it’s not a done deal. We will soon see. Forces set to resist bid for rural water. Snake Valley — and its ranches, tribes and park — has chance of defeating Water Authority request. By Phoebe Sweet. Las Vegas Sun.

  • Vegas seeks still more rural Nevada water

    Ralph Maughan

    Now it’s Snake Valley, the next valley to east from Spring Valley, discussed in an earlier thread. This water sucking plan would actually take water from under Utah. Story: Vegas seeks rural Nevada water. Associated Press Great Basin National Park from the Snake Valley near Baker, Nevada. Photo Copyright © Ralph Maughan

  • New Climate Report Foresees Big Changes

    Ralph Maughan

    New Climate Report Foresees Big Changes. By Andrew C. Revkin. New York Times. Published: May 28, 2008 The southwestern states, in particular, will see big decreases in river flows. That means places like Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV will become even more unsustainable. Here is a link to the final report (60mb pdf file).…

  • Spring Valley, Nevada

    Ralph Maughan

    The took this picture in May 2008. It is a huge nearly empty valley. Like most Nevada valleys, the rangeland is damaged by cattle, but it has many springs and ponds, The water rights have been bought by the powerful Southern Nevada Water Authority. SNWA is spending billions to pump the ground water out of…

  • Climate Change Likely to Increase Fires from Invasive Weeds

    Ralph Maughan

    Yesterday begreen made a detailed post here about the U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing on wildfires in Las Vegas. Here is the first article I found about the testimony. Climate Change Likely to Increase Fires from Invasive weeds. Associated Press. By Kathleen Hennessey. Related story. Sagebrush recovery efforts under way. By Emily Simnitt. Idaho Statesman. Cheatgrass…

  • Senate Subcommittee considers Great Basin management

    Brian Ertz

    The Senate Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee is holding a hearing in Las Vegas today ~ Thursday, October 11 ~ to discuss threats to the Great Basin. From what I gather, fire and cheatgrass will be highlighted on the agenda. Subscription only article from E & E : The Senate Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee…

  • More on this year's Western fires

    Ralph Maughan

    2007 fire conditions are off the charts Officials are finding it difficult to predict fire behavior because this year’s data don’t fit any model. Experts say climate change is a big part of this season’s extremes. By Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman. Busy Week for Fires in Northern Rockies. Record-Breaking Fire Season? New West. By David…

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