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Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas

Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas is a Colombian science communicator and environmental journalist with an MA in Media Innovation from the University of Nevada, Reno. She uses multimedia storytelling to spotlight issues in science, the environment, health, and climate justice, and is committed to bridging science and society by amplifying underrepresented voices in the United States. When she’s not working, you can find her biking, reading, or dancing to Latin music.

Vanesa's Latest Articles

The Silent Struggle of Long COVID Patients in Nevada
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Health & Safety
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September 26, 2025

In addition to being a complex and hard-to-diagnose disease, healthcare shortages and systemic limitations in the state leave patients struggling to access care.

We Know Reno Is the Fastest-Warming City in the U.S.—What’s Next?
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Environment
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June 15, 2025

Local leaders and scientists discuss solutions at inaugural Northern Nevada Heat Summit.

Ally Audio: Federal Agencies in Nevada, and the OG Government Efficiency Department
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Audio
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February 19, 2025

Check out the latest edition of Sierra Nevada Ally's podcast

Downtown Reno
How Citizen Science Efforts Help Researchers Expand Their Reach: The Heat Mapping Case Study
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Climate
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February 7, 2025

The Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project has released the results of its community temperature mapping campaign for 2024

How one Reno company and family are threatened by Trump’s immigration agenda
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Community
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January 31, 2025

Meet two immigrant brothers who defied the myth of 'stealing jobs' by creating opportunities and driving local economic growth in Reno.

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Nevada Botanist is Creating State’s First Complete Plant List
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People
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June 7, 2023

Jerry Tiehm has been collecting and cataloging Nevada plants for nearly 50 years.

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From wastewater to drinking water: building drought resiliency in northern Nevada
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Environment
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May 15, 2023

OneWater Nevada’s new regional facility could convert millions of gallons of wastewater into drinkable water every day