Silver State Times

This week, Gov. Steve Sisolak hosted a roundtable discussion with several community advocates to discuss climate change and the effects of climate change on Nevada's outlook. 

Those in attendance discussed the impacts of climate change and what could be gained by taking action on climate change immediately, according to a release from the governor. The Governor's Climate Initiative was also discussed, having community members analyze specific components of the plan and give feedback on the plan's top priorities. 

Sisolak spoke about specific instances in which climate change has impacted Nevada.

“Look no further than the low elevations at Lake Mead, record-setting heat waves or the devastating wildfires across the West — climate change is here on our doorstep and low-income and historically underserved communities are bearing the brunt of the impacts," Sisolak said. "We have taken some important steps here in the state to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ensure resilience to the effects of a changing climate, but we need to do more. I am committed to ensuring my administration takes further climate action.”

Sisolak has shown concern for climate change and its impact on Nevada in the past. In 2019, he committed his state to the U.S. Climate Alliance, which is a bipartisan group of U.S. states that are committed to the terms of the Paris Agreement and keeping greenhouse gas emissions to a minimum. 

This year, the governor and his administration are setting their sights on new initiatives and ways to slow climate change and lessen its impact on Nevada.