Restaurant workers are feeling the heat now more than ever as they battle hotter working conditions due to climate change, and they are calling for safer regulations in the workplace. A recent study conducted by Restaurant Opportunities Center United, titled "Beat the Heat: Restaurant Workers Fight for a Safe and Dignified Work Environment," highlighted the urgent need for improved working conditions in the face of rising temperatures. The report revealed elevated temperatures not only increase the likelihood of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities but also lead to chronic dehydration and long-term kidney damage. .
Educators in Maine will have a new online resource this school year to help them teach what they say is one of the most challenging subjects: climate change. The Maine Climate Hub offers free, scientist-and teacher-vetted lessons for students Pre-K through twelve, which teachers can integrate into standard courses such as math, social studies, and even art. Olivia Griset, Maine Environmental Education Association Executive Director, said the lessons are Maine-centric and will help those students already witnessing changes to their environment. .
By Laura Aka for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Collaboration. With more than 39 million people , California is the most populous state in the country. Unofficially divided into northern, central, and southern regions, the state has beaches, deserts, farmland, and mountains. .
Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared an emergency in response to the intense heat wave being felt around the state. The governor had received criticism from some in Arizona who said she was not doing enough to address the issue, as parts of Arizona recently set a record of 30 consecutive days of 110 degrees or greater. .
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers required utilities supplying natural gas for heating homes and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% by 2025, and by 22% by 2030. This month Xcel Energy released its Clean Heat Plan, the first of its kind in the nation, which outlines how the company will meet those targets. Brett Anton, field organizer for the Colorado chapter of the Sierra Club, explained some of the company s options. .