Future labor losses due to heat stress in China under climate change scenarios

The avoidable WHL under the 1.5°C scenario compared with three RCP scenarios in mid-century. (a) Total avoidable WHL if achieving the 1.5°C goal in mid-century (2051–2070). (b) Avoidable WHL per capita if achieving the 1.5°C goal in mid-century (2051–2070). Credit: Science Bulletin (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.09.044

Climate change is the biggest global health threat in the 21st century, and the rising temperatures have undermined the health and safety of the working population, as…

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