If Las Vegas' economy is to thrive in the future, the city must
take a hard look at its water usage. An increase in sustainable
building practices, with a focus on water stewardship, would be
a start. While resorts do their part to conserve water, the
myriad of artificial lakes, fountains and swimming pools give
the impression that water is being wasted extravagantly. The
resorts counter that the ... read more >> The fifth edition of
the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) was published on June
6, 2012. This United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report
indicates there are major issues related to water, marine
pollution and fish stocks. ... read more >> So far this year,
the U.S. is running a distinct fever, as the lower 48 states had
its warmest January-to-May period on record, according to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Other
longstanding records have fallen as well, including the record
for warmest spring, which dated back to 1910 and was smashed by
2°F, warmest 12-month