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Nevada State Geologist joins AEMA Board of Trustees

Jowitt’s expertise in critical minerals and his role in academia made him an excellent candidate

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Heat wave breaks March monthly high temperature records in Nevada

Double whammy of low snowpack and record high temperatures may foreshadow drought conditions and elevated fire risk, climate and wildfire experts agree

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University revives National Geothermal Academy to meet growing workforce demand

A course this summer will focus on geothermal drilling techniques and safety

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