Nevada's Division of Environmental Protection received a $3 million federal grant to develop the strategy, known as the Priority Climate Action Plan.

A Nevada report projects that the state’s GHG emissions in 2030 will be 24% less than in 2005 — far short of the 45% reduction that the state has set as a goal.

As demand grows for lithium, which is a key component in electric vehicle batteries, interest in mining the resource in Nevada is surging.

New Mexico is heading toward adoption of California clean car standards, but environmental groups say officials are moving too slowly.

A proposes Nevada ZEV program would allow small-volume car manufacturers to earn credits to bank or transfer through the state market for selling ZEVs.

Nevada is seeking approval for a program to tighten vehicle emission standards and increase availability of electric cars.