Among the culprits are climate events — extreme heat, prolonged drought, heavy dust storms and wildfires — all of which increase air pollution, a clean air expert said.
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Heat-related fatalities have jumped since 2010, increasing more than fivefold. Many were homeless, Clark County data showed and meth use contributed to deaths in 2021.