Temperature Extreme Mitigation Program News Today

As wildfires, drought, floods and scorching heat disrupt the supply chain, workers are bearing the brunt, writes Caitlyn Clark. By Caitlyn Clark Labor Notes On June 29, the air quality in Detroit was among the worst in the world. “Outside it smelled like burnt plastic, almost like trash,”

On June 29, the air quality in Detroit was among the worst in the world. “Outside it smelled like burnt plastic, almost like trash,” said United Auto

A bill to protect outdoor workers during extreme heat conditions in New York failed to get out of committee before the legislative session ended in early June.

Recently introduced legislation in New York state is aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures in both indoor and outdoor work settings.