What to do about deadly dust, or naturally occurring asbestos, in the Boulder City area? That question drew a packed house Tuesday night in Boulder City, where citizens and scientists gathered to seek answers.

Science shows we can’t assume that uranium deposits, when disturbed by mining, can’t leak into groundwater. We should be wary of claims to the contrary

Wayne Brotherton is dying.

In a large swath of desert near Boulder City, naturally occurring asbestos rests in the rocks and soil.

A new scientific paper published this week alleges that southern Nevadans are being exposed to unhealthy levels of asbestos and that people might be dying as a result.