In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we face an environmental hit. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 3101) weakens NEPA reviews for energy projects, risking Nevada’s Great Basin. Polls show 70% of Nevadans value conservation.

Humboldt County hiker Sam fears mining scars on pristine lands. In 2015, strict reviews saved 10,000 acres from drilling. The bill prioritizes jobs, but Nevada’s 1.2 million annual park visitors could dwindle. The EPA warns of 5% more habitat loss.

Nevada’s deserts are our legacy, drawing global adventurers. As nature faces risk, ask: Can we balance growth and beauty, or lose what makes us unique?

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