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New research shows there’s a simple way to protect workers. Is OSHA listening?

by Frida Garza, Grist October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

This story was originally published by Grist. A new study confirms that commonsense workplace protections from extreme heat — water, shade, breaks — help save workers from being injured on the job. The finding — something labor and climate advocates have long known and pushed for in public policy — comes just as the federal government shutdown […]

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Las deficientes salvaguardias normativas dejan a los trabajadores agrícolas asfixiados ante el aumento de las olas de calor.

by Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media August 31, 2023April 1, 2024 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Climate Change and Agribusiness

As Climate Change Ramps Up Heat, Farmers Struggle To Keep Animals Cool

by Dana Cronin, Illinois Public Media August 31, 2021July 6, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Agribusiness

As scientists predict ‘killer heat’ in near future, ag companies and farmers prepare

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 29, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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