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The smoke from the Elephant Fire has had some impacts on the Reno-Sparks area. Between 3 and 4 a.m. Monday, air quality was in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups” range.
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Students will collect and analyze environmental samples that are critical for comprehensive understanding of the former defense site pollution
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Over the years, NDEP’s Bureau of Water Quality Planning has provided millions of dollars in EPA grants to help fund projects that reduce water pollutants.
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The organization Green Vibe World held a Truckee River clean up on Sunday March 20th, 2022.
The Trump administration is proposing to roll back tougher Obama-era gas mileage requirements that are set to take effect after 2020.
Wildfire smoke health effects range from eye to respiratory tract irritation to more serious issues including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma, and premature death.
Our air quality is usually in the good or moderate range but it dipped into the unhealthy for sensitive groups level this week. Along with fires, cars will also contribute to our air quality this summer.
Nevada is getting a big chunk of change from a settlement with Volkswagen, following the automaker's major emissions scandal, and the money could pay for a fleet of fully electric school buses.
The Washoe County Air Management Division has issued a RED Burn Code for the Truckee Meadows for unhealthy air quality.
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The Washoe County Health District says our area air quality is now in the 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' range.