When climate change is a workplace hazard
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Millions of Americans have to work under the sun or in poorly ventilated
spaces. And as climate change makes extremely high temperatures more
frequent, these working conditions are becoming increasingly
life-threatening. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel
Wittenberg explain the risks, and why it’s so hard for the government to
take action.
Ariel Wittenberg covers public health for E&E News.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Millions of Americans have to work under the sun or in poorly ventilated spaces. And as climate change makes extremely high temperatures more frequent, these working conditions are becoming increasingly life-threatening. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel Wittenberg explain the risks, and why it’s so hard for the government to take action.
Ariel Wittenberg covers public health for E&E News.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.