The ways wildfires start are innumerable but they almost always have one thing in common: humans. This month, we look at how increased recreation leads to higher fire danger, potentially higher wildfire insurance rates and more restrictive access to outdoor spaces.

Many of the state’s outdoor showpieces, as well as popular nearby recreation areas, now require reservations or permits to access, but those systems can exclude certain groups from some of nature’s crown jewels, according to experts. 

Amid ongoing drought conditions and following projections from the Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada’s upcoming allocation of Colorado River water will remain 7 percent below its standard allocation of 300,000 acre-feet.

The developer of Nevada's second lithium mine and a private landowner have reached a settlement following a flurry of lawsuits and appeals over water rights the company says are critical to the construction of the mine.

In this month's Indy Environment, we look at the biggest stories from July.

NV Energy has sufficiently proved to state energy regulators that it needs additional wildfire insurance, but the utility has so far failed to convince them that asking its customers to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars is the best way to increase its coverage.

Spurred by a seasonal wind shift, the North American monsoon season brings thunderstorms to the desert Southwest. But some wildlife experts say the monsoons are changing, and they are seeing the effects on Southern Nevada's wildlife.

The process of capturing, processing, documenting and translocating the sheep is highly organized, involving partnerships with more than 12 organizations across multiple states. Photographer Daniel Clark captures the operation.

Increasing power bills and significant cutbacks in Nevada’s burgeoning solar industry are among some of the consequences that clean energy experts say to expect from the recent passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A prominent Nevada environmentalist’s call for farmers to shut off irrigation in Fish Lake Valley in order to save a rare fish has united opponents seeking to halt its listing on the federal endangered species list. 

For nearly four decades, Jeff Knight served as the state entomologist, working with species ranging from Mormon crickets to bedbugs. Earlier this month he stepped down from his role.

In Las Vegas, the shade from a lush tree can make a world of difference on a scorching summer day in one of the nation’s fastest-warming cities. But they don't necessarily cool the air around them, according to a new study from scientists at the Desert Research Institute.

An isolated storm that caused large quantities of unexploded fireworks to spill into Lake Tahoe has derailed what was expected to be the most comprehensive modern study examining the effects of fireworks shows on the famed lake.

A controversial development near Lake Tahoe's northwest shore will be scaled down after a settlement was reached between Tahoe advocates concerned about growth and developers seeking to continue building in the area.

Lithium Americas Corporation filed an emergency motion Monday seeking clarification of a previous district court ruling that resulted in it being ordered to stop pumping water to its Thacker Pass lithium mining project in Northern Nevada.

We are tracking more than 60 promises the Nevada governor has made from his time on the campaign trail in 2022 to the end of the 2025 legislative session.

After a recent audit showed it failed to bill for tens of millions of dollars in firefighting services performed in other states, the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) has recovered more than two-thirds of that money, according to State Forest and Fire Warden Kacey KC.

The proposed creation of a $3.7 billion U.S. Wildland Fire Service at the Department of Interior has raised some eyebrows. Nevada fire officials say whether they are one firefighting agency or several, they will continue to work together.

Fire officials are touting interagency cooperation, recent legislation and one-time state and federal funding as being instrumental to battling Nevada's wildfires this season.

Nevada’s infrastructure is among the best in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). But its rating also shows substantial room for improvement.