A new report from the United Nations' International Labor Organization found that a majority of the world's workers will face negative health impacts from climate change. The study determined that 71% of workers are at risk from excessive heat, pollution, and disease at work. 

New Report Shows Climate Change Causes Health Risks for 70% of Workers

A new report from the United Nations International Labor Organization found that a majority of the world's workers will face negative health impacts from climate change. The study determined that 71% of workers are at risk from excessive heat, pollution and disease at work. According to that, I, nearly 19,000 lives are lost per year due to excessive heat alone which affects 2.4 billion people that work around the world. The report says that cancer, heart failure, kidney disease, and even mental health conditions can be triggered by environmental work conditions. While the report suggests that new workplace safety guidelines are needed, especially for agricultural and factory workers.