As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt
Florida is among the states where tragic heat-related deaths in recent years have spurred policy changes.
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New analysis provides more evidence that heat standards save lives
The Trump administration is expected to finalize a federal heat standard for workers next year.
What extreme heat is doing to your body
As climate change intensifies, heat health risks from accelerated aging to bad decision-making grow worldwide.
As climate disasters worsen, Latino families bear the heaviest burden
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights achievements and also climate challenges threatening Latino health, housing and wealth.
Florida needs to improve safety for workers in extreme heat
Senate Bill 510 would have required employers to implement heat exposure safety programs, but was withdrawn
A long-awaited rule to protect workers from heat stress moves forward, even under Trump
While labor experts say the regulation is progressing quickly, advocacy groups wonder what has taken so long.
Florida labor leader highlights worker safety risks amid extreme heat
Florida's outdoor workers risk losing an estimated $8.4 billion annually to extreme heat without statewide standards.
Four ways your community can save lives during this summer’s heat waves
Local governments can impact the health and safety of residents as they face increasingly extreme weather.
Phew, Florida summers are sizzling — and UF/IFAS research shows more scorching days likely in the next 25 years
By 2050, parts of Florida may see 70 days annually with temperatures of 91 degrees or warmer.
Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.