As the planet warms, outdoor workers need new protections from extreme heat
This summer, Miami-Dade shattered previous records with 46 days where the heat index temperatures topped 100 degrees
Tag: ¡Que Calor! campaign
How Florida farmworkers are protecting themselves from extreme heat
Protecting the people who pick your food is as easy as giving them shade and water.
Workers are dying from extreme heat. Why aren’t there laws to protect them?
'We’re asking for something so simple. Something that could save so many lives.'
Treat outdoor workers with respect by protecting them from extreme heat
With 23% of Florida workers classified as outdoor workers, we need to enact protections that respond to our grim climate ...
Lessons for Florida: Tropical nations know the risks of mosquito-borne diseases and extreme heat
Early steps are being taken to address the health impacts of a warming planet, but more action is needed.
This heat is deadly. Miami-Dade agricultural workers deserve water, shade, rest
The ¡Que Calor! campaign aims to protect agricultural workers against extreme heat and prevent more deaths in South Florida.
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