Las Vegas sees 42% rise in heat-related deaths, responds with cooling centers amid growing homelessness.

Las Vegas is intensifying efforts to combat extreme heat, which has led to a surge in heat-related deaths. The city is seeing more days with temperatures over 95 degrees, and in 2024, heat caused 402 deaths, a 42% increase from 2023. Initiatives include more cooling centers and shady trees, but the homeless population, which has grown by 20%, is especially vulnerable. The city is also working to improve tracking of heat-related deaths, which are often undercounted.

November 17, 2024
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