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‘We’re 10 to 15 years behind’: The Nevada Heat Lab is working to save your life

While Nevada is behind Phoenix, Arizona, when it comes to heat, a Desert Research Institute team led by Ariel Choinard is ...

Cooling stations can prevent heat-related deaths. But do Las Vegans use them?

A new report from the Desert Research Institute’s Nevada Heat Lab takes a closer look at the effectiveness of the region’s cooling stations. Those air-conditioned buildings throughout Southern Nevada ...