Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Nevada groups warn of deadly heat risks, urge swift federal action for workers

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.

Trees, water, shade: Nevada governor OKs extreme-heat bill after 2023 veto

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…

New law aims to protect Nevadans from extreme heat

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - When temperatures hit the triple digits, the heat isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s dangerous.

‘People will die’: Nevadans on high alert to extreme heat, UNLV survey shows

Nevadans are feeling the effects of extreme heat in their lives and on their wallets, a newly published UNLV report reveals.

With record deaths in 2024, pressure mounts on Lombardo to sign AB96

Published May 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM PDT

Proposed sale of 65K acres of Clark County federal land gets halted in Congress

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,”…

Residents back new bill that would put an end to work conditions leading to thousands of hospital visits: ‘We want our voices to be heard’

“We want change that can help everyone.” by Matthew SwigonskiMay 5, 2025 Thanks to the regularity of extreme weather conditions in Las Vegas, residents are stepping up their support for legislation that would…

Citizen groups pan, business interests praise proposed rate process for Southwest Gas

By: Dana Gentry – May 1, 2025 5:00 am https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/05/01/citizen-groups-pan-business-interests-praise-proposed-rate-process-for-southwest-gas A bill before state lawmakers would allow Southwest Gas and other natural gas utilities in the state to ask the Public Utilities Commission…