Five on Friday: Addressing Indoor Air Quality as Temperatures Rise
It’s Friday! Five on Friday is a compilation of new research, articles, resources, and more on health justice and migrant health that our MCN team recommends. Here’s this week’s edition:
After a scorching summer, Miami-Dade considered an important heat standard to protect agricultural and construction workers, but, as Robert shared, they deferred the decision. After Industry Pressure, Miami-Dade Puts Heat Protections for Outdoor Workers on Ice
We often talk about outdoor workers’ health risks increasing because of the climate crisis – but indoor workers are affected, too. Kaethe shared this opinion piece from the Hill. After A Summer of Smoky Skies, We Need to Address Indoor Air Quality
Claire sent in this segment from Connecticut Public Radio. Climate Change is Increasing Cardiac Events. It's Also Fueling Racial Health Disparities
Reminder! The Kugel & Zuroweste Health Justice Award is accepting applications through Monday. The award, which includes a $1000 cash prize, is open to "rising star” clinicians pushing forward health justice in their communities. The Kugel & Zuroweste Health Justice Award
Weekly Win: Mónica forwarded on this Good News Network article. St. Louis Looks to Resettle Chicago Migrants from Venezuela to Reverse Declining Population, Boost Workforce
Have a safe and healthy weekend!
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