Imperiled Nevada toad's habitat threatened, environmentalists say

Environmentalists are warning that a planned geothermal energy plant in Northern Nevada could threaten the habitat of a big-eyed ... [IMPERILED NEVADA TOAD'S HABITAT THREATENED, ENVIRONMENTALISTS SAY]( [Environmentalists are warning that a planned geothermal energy plant in Northern Nevada could threaten the habitat of a big-eyed, freckled creature known as the Dixie Valley toad. The toad, whose existence was unknown until a couple years ago, lives around the thermal springs on the western edge of the Dixie Valley Playa, east of Reno.]( [ADVOCATES PUSH TO KEEP CLIMATE CHANGE ATOP MINDS OF NEVADA VOTERS, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES]( [Climate crisis has been one of the most relevant issues for the field of Democratic presidential contenders. While candidates have outlined different responses to climate change, all of them have stressed the need for action.]( [SOUTHERN NEVADA MAKING STRIDES ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR YOUTHS]( [When Char Frost's adolescent son began to show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression around 2005, she contacted mental health providers in Las Vegas to get him the care he needed. Almost every provider gave her the same response: We don't serve children. "The one who did had a waitlist that was three or four months long," Frost said.]( [TAKE A LAP: DOWN UNDER WITH JONAH ANTONIO AND JAY GREEN]( [Welcome to the latest installment of "Take a Lap with Mike Grimala," a video interview series that we hope becomes a regular trip to the fun side of UNLV sports. The concept is simple: We invite a UNLV athlete, coach or sports personality to hop in a motorized cart and take one lap around the Thomas & Mack Center.]( [SUPERSTAR COUNTRY ACTS TAKE OVER DURING RODEO WEEK]( [National Finals Rodeo week always brings many of the most popular names in country music to Las Vegas and this year's event encompasses some truly massive acts in George Strait, Shania Twain, Dwight Yoakam and the Reba, Brooks & Dunn residency at the Colosseum. But one of the most anticipated country concert events coming to the Strip this week is "Ride All Night Vegas," a three-show set at Park Theater from Jason Aldean set for December 6-8 (info at parkmgm.com.)]( MOST READ: [Las Vegas to California traffic backup tops 20 miles]( [Five tips to re-energize your office give-back program this holiday season]( [UNLV product Wood scores career-high 28 as Pistons blow out Spurs]( [Justin Jones: Shift to clean energy, electric cars is vital to Southern Nevada's future]( [Golden Knights to face talented rookies in consecutive nights of road trip]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com