
Inside a Solar-Powered Smart Home at Springs Preserve
Clip: Season 1 Episode 124 | 6m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Springs Preserve’s solar-powered smart home, designed by UNLV students for sustainability.
John Burke visits Springs Preserve to explore “Desert Sol,” a 750-square-foot solar-powered smart home designed by UNLV students. Originally built for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, this off-grid house runs on solar energy, reclaimed materials, and efficient systems — showcasing a sustainable way to live in the desert.
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Inside a Solar-Powered Smart Home at Springs Preserve
Clip: Season 1 Episode 124 | 6m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
John Burke visits Springs Preserve to explore “Desert Sol,” a 750-square-foot solar-powered smart home designed by UNLV students. Originally built for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, this off-grid house runs on solar energy, reclaimed materials, and efficient systems — showcasing a sustainable way to live in the desert.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipDuck Hunting Season: Tradition, Wildlife and Conservation
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Clip: S1 Ep124 | 6m 19s | Head to Overton for a waterfowl hunt, learning duck hunting techniques and conservation efforts. (6m 19s)
Family-Friendly Hiking Along Red Rock Canyon’s Children’s Discovery Trail
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Clip: S1 Ep124 | 6m 13s | Explore Red Rock Canyon’s Children’s Discovery Trail, desert plants, pictographs, and history. (6m 13s)
Lake Tahoe Scuba Diving — Clear Waters and Hidden History
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Clip: S1 Ep124 | 4m 51s | Explore Lake Tahoe's clear waters, sunken relics, and scuba diving with Tahoe Dive Center. (4m 51s)
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