Union of Concerned Scientists: Biden Administration Signals Worker Heat Deaths No Longer an Acceptable Cost of Doing Business
July 03, 2024
July 03, 2024
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on July 2, 2024, by principal climate scientist Kristina Dahl:
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The Biden administration today announced a proposed rule to protect U.S. workers from extreme heat--the deadliest climate impact. This first-ever national heat safety standard would require employers to provide workers with access to shade, water, and rest breaks; create and routinely up . . .
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The Biden administration today announced a proposed rule to protect U.S. workers from extreme heat--the deadliest climate impact. This first-ever national heat safety standard would require employers to provide workers with access to shade, water, and rest breaks; create and routinely up . . .