Wildfire & land-use pressure: Northern Nevada communities are asking why developers keep building into harm’s way as recent fires like the Hawk Fire underscore how fast conditions can turn, even after rezoning decisions. Water & public safety: Henderson crews carried out a swift-water rescue near I-11 during Monday’s storm as flash-flood alerts and heavy rain raised risks across Southern Nevada. Microplastics in local waters: A new study reports microplastics in the Truckee River at levels several times higher than in Lake Tahoe, adding urgency to pollution controls. Data centers on public land: Nevada lawmakers are among those pushing for transparency and community input as Democrats question how BLM is handling data center approvals across western states, including Nevada. Local energy & emissions: Arevon marked 10 years of operations at its Moapa Solar Project, highlighting power for tens of thousands of homes and large annual cuts in carbon and water use. Air quality & industry: Nevada’s only crude oil refinery, Eagle Springs near Ely, restarted after receiving an air permit, aiming to reduce reliance on fuel refined elsewhere. Public health: Health officials are investigating a multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to raw cheese, with Nevada among the affected states.