Topic: environment

water bottle in Lake Mead
Research | July 12, 2021

Research by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.

top of campus building with solar panels, view of The Strip
Campus News | June 3, 2021

With solar panels installed on 14 buildings (and counting), 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's goal is to go beyond net-zero energy usage.

blooming shrub with pedestrians in background
Campus News | May 27, 2021

Minimizing 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's carbon footprint includes designing in features to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, and electric vehicle usage.

a student wearing a face mask, hard hat and safety vest operates a table saw
Business and Community | March 26, 2021

After pandemic delays, about 50 students on Team Las Vegas gear up for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's third showdown in the international Solar Decathlon sustainable homebuilding competition.

An image of Lake Mead and mountains in the background
Research | July 22, 2020

New study from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ climate scientist Matthew Lachniet links Arctic and tropical Pacific warming to ancient climate records, providing parallels to today.