Climate is about people.
It impacts everyone, everywhere.

Climate change is a real issue that is happening now.

EXPLORE

OUR
CLIMATE

What is climate change?
How is climate change impacting Nevada?

OUR
STRATEGY

What is the Nevada Climate Strategy?
How can I become involved?

OUR
GOALS

What is the State of Nevada Climate Initiative?

CLIMATE DATA
& RESOURCES

Where can I find more detailed information about climate?

CLIMATE
ACTION

What actions is the state taking to combat climate change?

CLIMATE
HITS HOME.

In the southwestern U.S., climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extreme droughts and cause an overall decrease in precipitation and increase in temperatures.

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CLIMATE & NEVADA

200K+

Acres burned by
wildfire in 2020

#1

Fastest-warming cities
in the US (Las Vegas & Reno)

269

Consecutive weeks of
drought (beginning in 2011)

#1

State in the nation with the
most solar power potential

32k

Clean energy jobs and
counting across Nevada

BETTER JOBS,
BETTER CLIMATE

Nevada can respond to the effects and threats of climate change by diversifying, and creating and sustaining new, clean, and green jobs that benefit both the economy and the environment.

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Creating Jobs

NEWS & ARTICLES

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Nevada Climate Initiative @NevClimate
2 weeks ago
ICYMI: Thank you @POTUS for advancing climate action! NV is 3rd in the US for jobs in energy storage & 1st for solar energy potential. Our shared climate future is bright! #NevClimateAction #AmericanJobsPlan cc: @nevadadot @DiversifyNevada https://t.co/qXLZD46RlX
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Nevada Climate Initiative @NevClimate
2 weeks ago
“The plan targets 40% of the benefits of climate and clean infrastructure investments to disadvantaged communities,” which supports the Nevada Climate Strategy’s evaluation of how policy changes can reconcile climate justice issues in Nevada. #NevClimateAction #AmericanJobsPlan https://t.co/xCA7LnSyaP
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Nevada Climate Initiative @NevClimate
2 weeks ago
Strengthening NV’s economy and combating the risks of climate change go hand-in-hand. The #AmericanJobsPlan released by @POTUS underscores the benefits of investing in a clean energy economy. To see what we can do in NV, check out https://t.co/SEMCPX3l3v! #NevClimateAction https://t.co/qXLZD46RlX
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