A new study by doctoral student A. Michael Ierardi and Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis highlights the growing threat of extreme heat to New York City’s workforce, identifying which occupations face the greatest risk of heat stress as climate change drives up temperatures and the frequency of heat waves. The research is published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health.
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