Desert News, 10/28

Pretty much dominated by lithium mining this week

October 28, 2024

10/22

Groups sue Utah state engineer over lithium mining on the Green River

10/23

Beatty weighs granting water rights to Anglo Gold Ashanti Mining Company

Thacker Pass could be largest lithium resource in North America

Volunteers survey Chihuahuan Desert bird populations

10/24

The Rio Grande is barely a trickle in West Texas—but scientists believe it can be restored

Nevada lithium mine approved despite possible harm to endangered wildflower

California Energy Commissioner: Lithium Valley ‘Not A Sure Thing’

Santa Cruz County, AZ urged to amend outdoor lighting regs to foster dark skies

Mohave Valley Fire Department: 300-acre Topock marsh fire cause unknown, but suspicious

Nevada lithium-boron mine clears environmental hurdles, but lawsuit planned

Texas Tech Honors Students Explore Biodiversity at Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute

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10/25

Lithium is Nevada’s future. U.S. workers tour state’s hot spots

The Senate wants to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Downwinders are urging Utahns in the House to follow suit

Court extends deadline for agreement in federal lawsuit over nuclear pit production

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Biden delivers historic apology for Indian boarding schools

10/27

Inside The Deadliest National Park in Texas: What You Need to Know

Residents near El Paso-Juarez Bridge of the Americas demand action on truck pollution

10/28

Nevada precipitation levels in 2024 were abnormally normal. What will happen in 2025?