Nevada is the state at highest risk from climate change. Over the past century, the state has warmed by around 2°F (1.1°C), while in the future drought and heatwaves are expected to become more common. Which makes it all the more concerning that States At Risk found Nevada to have the worst preparedness level in the country for extreme heat and drought. Nevada also had one of the worst preparedness levels for wildfires, despite being one of the most at-risk states.

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