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New NOAA Study Estimates Future Loss of Labor Capacity as Climate Warms

Soldier drinks water.
A soldier drinks water to avoid heat stroke on a hot day. A new NOAA study suggests that heat stress due to climate change will reduce global labor capacity during hot months. Download here (Credit: U.S. Army)

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013.

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A new NOAA study projects that heat-stress related labor capacity losses will double globally by 2050 with a warming climate. The impact will be felt the most by those who work outside or in…

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