The Invisible Evictions of America's Heat Islands The sweltering summer heat that descends upon Las Vegas each year is a story told in numbers: record breaking temperatures, heat related illnesses, and tragic loss of life.
Amidst this backdrop of statistical horrors are human stories – ones of eviction, displacement, and the search for shelter from elements that are supposed to protect us.
Susie Tyson, 67, and her daughter Shelby, 32, are among those who have faced the harsh realities of living in a city where heat is not just a nuisance but a killer.