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Independent

Water levels in Lake Mead hit record lows this year as the crushing drought in the western US continues, revealing relics like a World War II-era boat and multiple sets of human remains from decades ago.

UNTV News and Rescue

Scientists have reported a new discovery exposed by the ongoing water level crisis in Lake Mead in the United States of America.

Las Vegas Weekly

Vaccinated Americans aren’t lining up for the latest booster the way they did for their first few jabs.

UPI

Record-low water levels in Lake Mead in Nevada and Arizona have exposed volcanic ash from eruptions 12 million years ago as far away as Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado. The discovery may help investigators better understand future ashfall risks, researchers at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas said in a recent study.

Cheapism

From extreme heat to severe drought to flooding, the effects of climate change have steadily produced troubling ripple effects around the globe, including food insecurity and natural disasters.

The Hill

The water levels of California’s most polluted lake, the Salton Sea, have been dropping for more than two decades, exposing people in nearby communities like Riverside to toxic chemicals.

United Press International

Record-low water levels in Lake Mead in Nevada and Arizona have exposed volcanic ash from eruptions 12 million years ago as far away as Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado.

K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13

As Lake Mead's water level continues to drop, scientists at UNLV have discovered sedimentary rock laced with volcanic ash that hasn't been visible since the 30s.

Caring Magazine

When Oscar Toro started volunteering with The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada through his school, he didn’t know much about the organization. But six weeks later, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) medical student was committed to continuing his work with The Salvation Army and also joined Echelon, its emerging professionals arm.

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