Two weeks ago, a storm ravaged the popular winter recreation area, bringing eight inches of rain and three feet of flood waters. Now the cleanup process is underway.
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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.
Most heat complaints to Nevada OSHA were about a lack of air conditioning, causing temperatures to soar and workers feeling nauseous, fatigued and dizzy.
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.