Mojave Desert California

Mojave Desert, Ivanpah Solar Power Facility

11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening.

Las Vegas Sun · 15h

11 years after opening, Nevada solar plant faces bleak future

What was once the world's largest solar power plant of its type appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening, under pressure from cheaper green energy sources. Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises.

International Business Times · 1h

Giant Solar Farm In Mojave Desert Could Close Just A Decade After Opening

A California power utility is seeking to end a contract early, leading to the closure of the world's largest solar power plant on the California-Nevada border.

mojave desert, sound barrier

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert

A sleek white aircraft has become the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier. The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 within about 11 minutes of taking off Tuesday.

USA Today · 3d

Boom Supersonic aircraft expects to break sound barrier over Mojave Desert

The countdown has begun for the XB-1’s “historic” first supersonic test flight that should break the sound barrier, according to Boom Supersonic.

BBC · 2d

Moment civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test flight

The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, underwent 11 test flights before Tuesday's over the Mojave Desert in California.

Public land in Mojave Desert just named as California's newest national monument

Chuckwalla National Monument was established by outgoing President Joe Biden as one of his last actions to help restore ...

Mojave Desert rest area off I-40 closes for safety upgrades

Construction work has temporarily shuttered the John Wilkie Safety Roadside Rest Area along Interstate 40 in the Mojave ...

UPDATE: Brace for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Mojave Desert Slopes and Mojave Desert Sunday

An updated report from the NWS Hanford CA on Sunday at 4:34 p.m. is warning residents of strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m.

Boiling Point: Farewell to Ivanpah, the world’s ugliest solar plant

Case in point: the Ivanpah solar project. Maybe you’ve seen the unsightly, blindingly bright towers while traveling from L.A.

The Washington Post2d

Civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test over Mojave Desert

A civilian jet broke the sound barrier three times during a test flight in California’s Mojave Desert on Tuesday, the first time a privately developed and built aircraft has accomplished such a ...

KNAU Arizona Public Radio2d

Earth Notes: Mojave Trail

The Mojave Trail was initially used by Indigenous tribes for trade and travel but later became a critical route for Spanish ...

Winter weather advisory for Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve from Sunday to Tuesday – up to 3 inches of snow

On Saturday at 11:16 a.m. the NWS Las Vegas NV issued a winter weather advisory valid from Sunday 10 p.m. until Tuesday 10 ...

The Dartmouth8h

Cara Romero’s landmark photography exhibition opens at The Hood Museum

On Jan. 17, “Cara Romero: Panûpünüwügai (Living Light)” opened at the Hood Museum of Art. Curated by curatorial affairs ...

2hon MSN

Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s golden age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s golden age – where big adventure meets foodie dream - Seeking decadent a ...

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