Extreme Heat is Slashing Global Worker Productivity

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights new data showing how climate change is cutting global worker productivity. Research cited from Bloomberg, WHO, and the World Meteorological Organization shows that for every degree above 68°F, productivity drops 2–3%. More than 2.4 billion workers, especially in agriculture and construction, face health risks including dehydration, kidney strain, and neurological issues.