Extreme Weather
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Extreme heat and broken ACs hurt kids’ ability to learn, CCSD teachers say
CCSD officials said the school district is replacing “dozens of aging” HVAC systems at schools to ensure children can have a comfortable place to learn, but elected officials and environmentalists say the increasingly hot days are a growing issue for students.
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Report: Nevada the highest rate of residents using tax credits to adopt residential solar
More than 2% of the Nevada households that filed a federal tax return last year received subsidies aimed at helping offset costs of residential renewable energy projects like solar panels. Nevada has the highest concentration of residents taking advantage of a tax credit program designed to help offset installation costs for residential solar panels and…
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Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat
Summers are always hot, but this summer has felt like no other. I live just outside of Reno, where we recently broke our record for the most consecutive 105 degree days. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like we will get much reprieve. Heat waves are getting longer and more intense, affecting more states and for longer…
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Biden-Harris administration proposes first-of-its-kind heat protections for workers
The proposal comes weeks after an intense heat wave enveloped much of the southwest, including Southern Nevada, where temperatures in June approached 110 degrees Fahrenheit A new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration on Tuesday would require employers to protect workers from heat illness — a first-of-its-kind move if finalized that was celebrated by Nevada…
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Buscan crear conciencia sobre la crisis que enfrentan diferentes especies de polinizadores
Una resolución bipartidista destaca la importancia de las abejas, los murciélagos y las mariposas durante la “Semana de los Polinizadores”.
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Ofrecen consejos de seguridad para enfrentar la ola de calor extremo
La oficina local del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió una advertencia de calor extremo para el miércoles 5 y el viernes 7 de esta semana.
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How to stay cool as extreme heat takes hold in Nevada
Triple digit temperatures are the unofficial start to summer in southern Nevada, but with extreme heat conditions, preparedness is key to avoiding heat-related injuries or even death.
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Opinion: Clean Energy Brings Hope to Nevada’s AANHPI Community
I’ve worked in politics since I was 14 years old, starting as a fellow for the Alliance for Climate Education. I’ve run campaigns, worked as a grassroots organizer, and currently serve as the Nevada State Representative for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project. As the Chair of the AAPI Democratic Caucus in Nevada, I want to…
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Climate change poses threat to Nevada’s homeless community, expert says
Unsheltered members of the homeless community often have co-occurring health problems that contribute to them being unsheltered, making them more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather.
