Nevada

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...

Nevada Governor Signs Executive Order Calling for Market-Based Mechanisms

On November 22nd, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) signed an Executive Order calling for a new statewide climate strategy that will include market-based mechanisms and other greenhouse gas emissions-reducing policies.  Sisolak, serving in his first year as Governor of a state...