Ysabelle Kempe

In Las Vegas, hotter days will impact lower-income, Black and Brown residents the most

Las Vegas is famous for the parts of the city that are kept cool and comfortable at all times — hotels, casinos, and restaurants. The daily reality for residents of this desert metropolis, however, especially those who are lower-income, is...

Public Engagement Plays Key Role in Nevada’s 2020 Climate Strategy

In late August, Nevada launched the Nevada Climate Initiative, a program described by a state press release as “first-of-a-kind.” The initiative is not unique by virtue of existence — 23 states have released climate action plans, and a handful more...