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Climate change ratchets up the stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming Earth

As Earth this week set and then repeatedly broke unofficial records for average global heat, it served as a reminder of a danger that climate change is making steadily worse for farmworkers and others who labor outside.

‘Heat, floods and fires: California farmworkers in times of climate change’

Farmworkers serve a vital role to California. Despite this, they often face a number of disadvantages compared to the rest of the state’s population.

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Even with legal protections, extreme heat and wildfire take a toll on farmworkers

The first comprehensive assessment of California farmworker health since 1999 demonstrates how climate change, and widening inequality, are exacerbating challenges for these workers.

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Climate change raises risk of working outdoors in Florida

Climate change raises risk of working outdoors in Florida

Rising temperatures due to climate change are making working conditions worse in Florida for outdoor workers in fields like agriculture and construction, according to a new work safety report by Public Citizen.
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