Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Nevada approves rule protecting workers from extreme heat after years of setbacks

Amy Alonzo November 25th, 2024 at 2:00 AM https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-approves-rule-protecting-workers-from-extreme-heat-after-years-of-setbacks After several years of failed attempts and opposition from businesses that found previous proposals too onerous, many Nevada workers will now have increased protections against heat-related illness. The state’s Division of Industrial Relations, the agency responsible for workplace safety and worker protections in Nevada, has adopted […]

NCEF Launches New Community Councils to Support Solar for All Program

09/26/2024 | Janette Zambrano Las Vegas, NV– The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) proudly announces the launch of five Solar for All Community Councils, each dedicated to ensuring that the benefits of solar energy reach Nevada’s low-income and historically underserved communities.  These councils include the Persistent Poverty Community Council, Local Governments and Schools Community Council, Affordable Housing […]