Extreme Heat Threatens Las Vegas Billion-Dollar Tourism

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that extreme heat in Las Vegas — with temperatures over 100°F for more than a week — is straining the city’s tourism industry. Limited underground walkways cannot handle the flow of visitors, and the city’s economy relies heavily on tourism. McIntyre notes that upgrading Las Vegas’s infrastructure could take a decade and cost billions, with the financial burden likely falling on casinos. Until then, the city must gamble on keeping tourists coming despite the dangerous summer heat.