Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Nicole Ireland
Publication Date: August 22, 2025 - 06:42
Rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, WHO says
August 22, 2025
The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a “public health crisis” for workers around the globe and experts say Canada is no exception.
The WHO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a joint report on Friday saying outdoor workers in construction, farming and other physically demanding jobs are at especially high risk of heat stroke, dehydration, cardiovascular damage and kidney dysfunction.
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