Topic: environment

Pat Mulroy
Campus News | March 30, 2015

Leading authority on public policy issues related to water, natural resources joins Boyd and its Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution; Mulroy also holds appointments with Desert Research Institute and Brookings Institution.

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Business and Community | April 25, 2014

Journalism professor Julian Kilker has been documenting the historic ranch, which was once home to Clara Bow and Rex Bell. It's part of a project to preserve ecological, cultural, and educational resources.

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Research | February 27, 2014

Meteor smack downs, volcanic calderas, and mountain pulses — Geologist Steve Rowland explains some of the catastrophic events the created the geology and biology of our beautiful state.

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Business and Community | February 13, 2014

The solar home that netted ºÚÁÏÍø second place in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be on display starting Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Research | February 6, 2014

The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.

DesertSol Rendering
Campus News | August 23, 2013

Community is invited to cheer team and tour solar-powered home, DesertSol as students head to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

Andy Kirk
People | July 17, 2013

The director of ºÚÁÏÍø's public history program explains why the myth that Las Vegas has no history persists.

Tom Maderick
Arts and Culture | July 16, 2013

Solar Decathlon 2013 team member creates clock for solar home using burnt scrap pieces.

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Research | June 18, 2013

Fixing gourmet meals in an ultra-energy-efficient home requires careful consideration of kitchen appliances.