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Who Speaks for the Trees in LV?

Who Speaks for the Trees in LV? Las Vegas is the fastest-warming city in the U.S. — and that’s only made worse by the urban heat island effect, caused by […]

Labor regulators move to address extreme heat as researchers see increasing risk

Labor regulators move to address extreme heat as researchers see increasing risk Extreme heat poses extreme risks, especially for outdoor workers. By combing through years of data, researchers are beginning […]

City Beat: Arbor Day Activities Include Increasing Las Vegas Trees

City Beat: Arbor Day Activities Include Increasing Las Vegas Trees Trees not only add beauty to our community, they clean and cool the air. See how some Arbor Day activities […]

Tree-planting program launched to mitigate severe Las Vegas ‘heat island effect’

Tree-planting program launched to mitigate severe Las Vegas ‘heat island effect’ As the Las Vegas Valley experiences record-breaking heat each summer, research shows temperatures are not distributed evenly, with poor […]

Adding Half a Million Trees in Las Vegas?

Adding Half a Million Trees in Vegas? Neighborhoods with a majority of people of color have 33% less tree canopy on average than majority white communities, according to the study. […]

Las Vegas Tops List of Heat Island Cities

Las Vegas ranked number 1 for the biggest difference between urban and rural temperatures, which can be up to 24 degrees hotter, according to a report by Climate Central.

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