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Last update: an hour agoData Center Power Crunch in Tahoe: About 49,000 Lake Tahoe-area customers fear they could lose electricity as AI data centers strain the grid, with NV Energy saying service will continue while it shifts power needs toward Nevada’s growing data-center corridor. Clean Water Fight: The EPA’s move to roll back PFAS “forever chemical” protections is drawing outrage in Nevada, where PFAS contamination has been found near wastewater and firefighting-foam sites. Lithium Breakthrough: Researchers report a faster, cleaner lithium extraction method that targets lithium in salty brines, aiming to cut pollution and speed supply for EV batteries. Water Supply Watch: Southern Nevada is exploring a first-of-its-kind deal that could trade Colorado River water for desalinated ocean water from San Diego. Heat Ahead: NOAA’s summer outlook points to above-average temperatures across the West, including Nevada, raising the odds of more frequent heat waves. Local Access Updates: Marlette Lake Dam rehab resumes with weekday trail closures in the Spooner area, while weekends stay open.
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