Las Vegas (KSNV) — As record-breaking heat waves continue to sweep across the nation, Nevada organizations are spearheading efforts during Heat Week to demand urgent federal protections for workers exposed to extreme temperatures.
Nevada’s biggest cities and counties must now incorporate protective heat measures into urban planning because of a newly signed law. (Las Vegas Review-Journal) By Alan HalalyLas Vegas Review-JournalJune 5, 2025 – 9:34 am Nevada’s biggest cities and counties must now incorporate protective heat measures into urban planning because of a newly signed law. In a […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – When temperatures hit the triple digits, the heat isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s dangerous.
Nevadans are feeling the effects of extreme heat in their lives and on their wallets, a newly published UNLV report reveals.
People cannot afford the houses they’re building, and there’s no guarantee that the homes that would be built south of the valley would be affordable or attainable for working people,” Spicer said.
The nation’s two fastest-warming cities may soon be required by Nevada law to better protect residents from deadly heat in future plans. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
