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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

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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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NEWS & ARTICLES

Nevada releases 2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report tracking statewide climate action

Samantha Thompson2022-01-10T12:56:34-08:00January 10, 2022|Announcements, Press|

Governor Sisolak celebrates Nevada becoming the nation’s 16th Clean Cars state

Samantha Thompson2021-10-22T15:19:13-07:00October 22, 2021|Announcements, Press|

Fact Sheet: Climate Change Impacts in Nevada

Samantha Thompson2021-10-15T08:31:01-07:00October 14, 2021|Announcements, Uncategorized|

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Nevada Climate Initiative · 1 week ago
@NevClimate

This Just In: Nevada's 2021 Greenhouse Gas Report is now available online: https://t.co/z2Czu0tLiw. NV's GHG Report & 2020 State Climate Strategy will help inform future #NevClimateAction strategies & policies to create a healthy, sustainable, climate-resilient future for NV. https://t.co/F3QBcadoax

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Governor Sisolak@GovSisolak
Today, @NevDCNR, in coordination with @NevGOE, released Nevada's 2021 Greenhouse Gas Report, which tracks NV's progress toward meeting our economy-wide GHG emission reduction targets and is an important part of my @NevClimate Initiative: https://t.co/rsOhsICdOP https://t.co/okPWMLFjMk

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Nevada Climate Initiative · 1 month ago
@NevClimate

#AllinClarkCounty is soliciting feedback on their Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. If you're in @ClarkCountyNV, fill out the survey below and be entered to win a raffle prize! https://t.co/4dAe9sQTci

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Environment & Sustainability@SustainClarkCty
We want to know your thoughts on #AllinClarkCounty Community Plan. Read it at https://t.co/OAZUuo3TBg. We want to hear your priorities and concerns about climate change and the future of @ClarkCountyNV. Let your voice be heard here! https://t.co/nXGI3FeqCN https://t.co/9WrMdrG9Ea

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Nevada Climate Initiative · 3 months ago
@NevClimate

#CleanCarsNevada is a huge win for Nevada, and a demonstration of #NevClimateAction as outlined in the @NevClimate Strategy released last year. Nevada is one step closer to achieving our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🚘 https://t.co/qSR7SJxLFB

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