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Bodies pulled from parched Lake Mead stir wise-guy ghosts of Las Vegas
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Bodies pulled from parched Lake Mead stir wise-guy ghosts of Las Vegas

As climate change fuels grim discoveries across the West, Las Vegas is awash in bets on the identity of a suspected murder victim dumped in a barrel.
Newsletter
Western states sizzle under triple-digit temperatures
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Western states sizzle under triple-digit temperatures

Temperatures in parts of California could reach well above 100 on Wednesday, and areas across Nevada and Washington State will continue to see sweltering conditions.
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Western states face excessive heat warnings and advisories

Temperatures in Northern California could hit 107 on Tuesday and areas across Washington could reach the lower 100s, the National Weather Service said.
Opinion
The Hoover Dam made life in the West possible. Or so we thought
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The Hoover Dam made life in the West possible. Or so we thought

Climate change threatens Las Vegas and every other desert oasis town.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Shein’s falling profits reveal cracks in ultra-fast fashion business model

Two people embracing and standing at a car looking at a destroyed house.

Climate-fueled disasters surged in 2024 as FEMA’s role faces political threats

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U.S. infrastructure sees small gains from Biden-era funding but major gaps remain

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Climate scientist Michael Mann speaks at a podium with a porjection of the famous hockey Stick climate graph.

A climate scientist’s legal win just got flipped on its head

CLIMATE
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EPA chief moves to dismantle climate protections

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Trump administration halts $1.7 billion in EPA grants for pollution-hit communities