Extreme Heat Fueled by Climate Change Punishes Outdoor Workers: As the federal government pushes for national heat protections, some states resist badly needed safety rules.

The article reports on the heat standard proposed by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that is being opposed by state governments, while outdoor workers suffer under extreme heat fueled by climate change. It informs about the laws passed in Florida and Texas blocking cities from instituting protections for outdoor workers, as well as the opposition of employers in New Jersey to a bill that would exempt agricultural workers from heat-related protections.