Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
By Tyler Davis
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Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
Impact & Solution
Over time, starting around 1970, temperatures in Reno, Nevada have risen nearly 11° F (10.9° to be exact), which is the most of anywhere in the U.S. Additionally, the annual precipitation levels have been projected to go up by an inch. Because of this, both the size and severity of wildfires has increased, and the risk of droughts has increased as well. There has also been a loss of snow, so it is projected that snow in the Reno winters will eventually turn into rain. Extreme heat during the day and warm nights pose a very possible threat on human life/health, as they negatively impact the air quality. This is because higher temperatures are associated with higher ozone levels. Another factor that has lead to the increase in Reno's temperature is the very ground it lays on. This is because the city has darker colored materials, which means they absorb more heat during the day and release it during the night (a phenomenon known as the "heat island effect").
As of now, people are trying to limit the climate change in Reno by lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Citizens of Reno are also buying more air conditioning. The use of more reflective surfaces is being implemented to help reduce the heat island effect, and information about climate change in Nevada is being collected to help people better understand how they can help the climate.
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Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
Where else is experiencing this type of climate change?
Some other areas experiencing similar climate change are Las Vegas, Nevada and Boise, Idaho (the cities with the second and third most increases in temperature in the U.S.). Countries like Chad and Somalia have also experienced high increases in temperature as well as increased droughts. In general, areas with arid climates tend to experience this type of climate change all over the globe.
The region around Reno has experienced very similar issues, and the entire state of Nevada has experienced an increase in temperature as well as greenhouse gases. Globally, these types of changes in climate have caused the loss of sea ice, rising sea levels, and more intense heat waves. Furthermore, severe weather damage has also increased and intensified as a result of these changes.
Overall, the increase in temperatures worldwide has been mostly in part to man-made commodities and human emissions. Such effects can be calmed/prevented if the right measures are taken, but as of now, trends are saying this will only continue to get worse.
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Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
References
https://www.kunr.org/energy-and-environment/2022-07-12/three-fastest-warming-cities-us-reno-las-vegas-boise-mountain-west
https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=3957
https://climatecheck.com/nevada/reno#:~:text=The%20annual%20precipitation%20in%20Reno,can%20hold%20more%20water%20vapor.
https://dicf.unepgrid.ch/chad/climate-change#:~:text=Temperature%20is%20rising%20in%20Chad,to%20climate%20change%20%5B8%5D.
https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/effects/
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Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
By Tyler Davis
Go to Page 2
Impact & Solution
+ INFO
Go to Page 4
References
+ INFO
Go to Page 3
Comparisons
+ INFO
Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
Impact & Solution
Over time, starting around 1970, temperatures in Reno, Nevada have risen nearly 11° F (10.9° to be exact), which is the most of anywhere in the U.S. Additionally, the annual precipitation levels have been projected to go up by an inch. Because of this, both the size and severity of wildfires has increased, and the risk of droughts has increased as well. There has also been a loss of snow, so it is projected that snow in the Reno winters will eventually turn into rain. Extreme heat during the day and warm nights pose a very possible threat on human life/health, as they negatively impact the air quality. This is because higher temperatures are associated with higher ozone levels. Another factor that has lead to the increase in Reno's temperature is the very ground it lays on. This is because the city has darker colored materials, which means they absorb more heat during the day and release it during the night (a phenomenon known as the "heat island effect").
As of now, people are trying to limit the climate change in Reno by lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Citizens of Reno are also buying more air conditioning. The use of more reflective surfaces is being implemented to help reduce the heat island effect, and information about climate change in Nevada is being collected to help people better understand how they can help the climate.
Back to Page 1
Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
Where else is experiencing this type of climate change?
Some other areas experiencing similar climate change are Las Vegas, Nevada and Boise, Idaho (the cities with the second and third most increases in temperature in the U.S.). Countries like Chad and Somalia have also experienced high increases in temperature as well as increased droughts. In general, areas with arid climates tend to experience this type of climate change all over the globe.
The region around Reno has experienced very similar issues, and the entire state of Nevada has experienced an increase in temperature as well as greenhouse gases. Globally, these types of changes in climate have caused the loss of sea ice, rising sea levels, and more intense heat waves. Furthermore, severe weather damage has also increased and intensified as a result of these changes.
Overall, the increase in temperatures worldwide has been mostly in part to man-made commodities and human emissions. Such effects can be calmed/prevented if the right measures are taken, but as of now, trends are saying this will only continue to get worse.
Back to Page 1
Climate Change in Reno, Nevada
References
https://www.kunr.org/energy-and-environment/2022-07-12/three-fastest-warming-cities-us-reno-las-vegas-boise-mountain-west
https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=3957
https://climatecheck.com/nevada/reno#:~:text=The%20annual%20precipitation%20in%20Reno,can%20hold%20more%20water%20vapor.
https://dicf.unepgrid.ch/chad/climate-change#:~:text=Temperature%20is%20rising%20in%20Chad,to%20climate%20change%20%5B8%5D.
https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/effects/
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