Tag: Heat
Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe
In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief. But under the scorching sun, outdoor labor can be grueling, brutal, occasionally even deadly.
A street sweeper...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher. » Yale Climate Connections
Since early July, a group of men has been held in the Florida Everglades, with only tent fabric between them and the harsh environment....
As summers heat up, air conditioning becomes a right in some places » Yale Climate Connections
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In most parts of the country, home heating is considered a necessity, not a luxury.
And Matt Losak, executive director of the Montgomery County Renters...
A sensor patch could help protect the lives of outdoor workers » Yale Climate Connections
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Roxana Chicas came to the U.S. as a child from El Salvador. And she remembers hearing family and friends who worked in construction...
Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave?
Staying hydrated is crucial to feeling your best, especially as temperatures across the globe soar. Some may turn to powdered...
Public art is providing relief from the heat in Cambridge, Massachusetts » Yale Climate Connections
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On a hot afternoon in Russell Field, a park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, families often eat around a long picnic table under a canopy of...
