Over 2.4 billion workers face climate-related health risks

Bloomberg News reports that more than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. An International Labour Organisation’s report, published Monday, also estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annually to 22.87 million occupational injuries attributable to excessive heat.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

Climate Change Climate Crisis Global health Global Workforce Health Hazards Heat Stress ILO Labour Rights Occupational Injuries Workplace Safety

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Namibia launches first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot

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