Las Vegas NowGoing Green
Channel 8 Eyewitness News did a special series recently called Living Green. Inside, find some simple tips that might reverse the "why should I care" attitude in your home and help you start making a difference. More>>
Experts at the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas gave some dire predictions Tuesday of what's to come if dependancy on foreign oil continues. Watch a WEB EXTRA except of T. Boone Picken's presentation. Reporter Edward Lawrence was there and has the details. More>>
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Las Vegas ranks near the bottom of the list for the 50 biggest cities making progress when it comes to being green. More>>
We all cringe at those sky high gas prices. But there's an alternative fuel with a lower price. E- 85 is readily available here in Southern Nevada. But can your car use it? Reporter Edward Lawrence has the details. More>>
In our Living Green series, we've been looking at easy ways to recycle at home. Maybe you have the red, white and blue bins but don't know exactly what can go in them. Here's a simple how-to and why these resources are so valuable. More>>
The Nuclear Security Administration is going green. The agency dedicated B3 Tuesday morning as its first green building at its North Las Vegas complex. More>>
Many of us are still trying to catch up on that hour of sleep we all lost over the weekend. The goal of Daylight Saving Time is to save energy. One local neighborhood is trying to do that every day on their streets. Reporter Ky Plaskon explains how in his report. More>>
The biggest electronics show in the world opened Monday in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Show displays tomorrow's greatest gadgets and technology. This year, there is a big emphasis on environmentally-friendly products. Reporter Edward Lawrence shows them to you. More>>
A Smith's Food and Drug store is going green. The new, more energy efficient store is at Rainbow and Windmill. More>>
A downtown plot of dirt the mayor calls "Jewel of the Desert" is shining even brighter in the eyes of developers Thursday. The city will participate in a national pilot project to develop a "Green" neighborhood. Reporter Ky Plaskon has the details. More>>
The Nevada Senate has voted to pass an amended "green" building tax break that lowers 2005 tax breaks so that state and local governments don't lose too much revenue, but gives exemptions to companies that got early approval for the breaks. More>>
The City of Las Vegas government has taken a big step forward in getting a new home. The city council voted unanimously Wednesday to move ahead with plans to replace the old city hall with a brand new building. Reporter Adrienne Augustus has the details. More>>
Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment! More>>
Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment. More>>
Sing along to these fun songs about conservation! More>>
