In The News: College of Sciences
Lake Mead, the reservoir in Nevada created by Hoover Dam, has sunk to its lowest level ever, underscoring the gravity of the extreme drought across the US west.
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Water levels at America's largest reservoir continue to drop to alarming levels, forcing local officials into difficult decisions and business owners into taking unprecedented action.
Water levels at America’s largest reservoir continue to drop to alarming levels, forcing local officials into difficult decisions and business owners into taking unprecedented action.
With water levels at the largest reservoir in the nation hitting an all-time low, officials are getting ready for what that could mean for the water supply of the region.
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It's been a historically hot week and it's only mid-June. So, what do we have in store for the rest of the summer?
With water levels at the nation's largest reservoir hitting an all-time low, officials are preparing for what that could mean for the region's water supply.
A part of the college experience is the opportunity to put down the books, leave the lecture halls, and gain valuable on-the-job skills through an internship.
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Ransomware attacks are on the rise across the country.
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Lake Mead’s water level reached a historic low late Wednesday, according to federal officials.
This edition covers recent events that have been hosted by the Society and the broader AusIMM, touches on other materials that may be of interest, and introduces the Committee.
Opponents say the project would threaten roads, wildlife, and even the night sky itself, not to mention the lifeblood of the South Rim: water. Proponents point to economic development to serve an ever-increasing number of visitors.
Three days of protests against a major mining conference in Australia have highlighted the resource sector’s role in achieving a low-carbon future was misunderstood, according to an economic geologist based in the United States.