Angela Girol has been teaching fourth grade in Pittsburgh for over two decades. Over the years she’s noticed a change at her school: It’s getting hotter. Some days temperatures reach 90 degrees ...

Minnesota and Wisconsin construction crews battle heat indexes over 100°F Experts urge water, rest, shade, and heat illness awareness Contractors call for flexibility in heat safety regulations Last ...

A 30-year-old farm worker in North Carolina died last September on a day that was fairly typical for the state. Temperatures were in the mid-90s and the heat index, which includes humidity, was 96 ...

The federal government remains intent on turning up the heat on employers to keep workers safe in the heat — whether they’ll prevail remains an open question. The U.S. Department of Labor’s ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its proposed rule on workplace heat safety last summer. Photo by Shawn T. Moore/U.S. Dept. of Labor June 19, 2025 When ...

The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) and the New York State Division of Consumer Protection warn ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Summer is in full swing, bringing more time outdoors for kids and families across the region — along with a few seasonal health concerns parents should keep in mind. Karen ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. For Jeff Schenfeld, a UPS driver working outside of Dallas, a typical shift requires ...

Savannah Fire officials are urging residents to hydrate before heading outside as late-May heat and humidity push “feels-like” temperatures higher.

Gov. Josh Stein has declared Monday through Friday as North Carolina Heat Safety Week, an effort to highlight state resources ...

North Carolina’s Heat Safety Week began on Monday. And right on cue, we’re continuing to experience the hottest temperatures ...