Experts: Climate change will affect health of farm workers
Story Date: 8/15/2022

 

Source: Liz Carey, DAILY YONDER, 8/9/22


As climate change continues to be felt across the country at an increasing pace, those working outside, like rural farm workers, will face a myriad of climate-related health impacts, researchers believe. While many may associate climate change with rising temperatures and the danger of a heat stroke, experts say other health conditions ranging from respiratory issues caused by smoke inhalation to acute kidney disease will affect workers as well.

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