A new report from the WHO and WMO warns of record-breaking temperatures causing widespread workplace heat stress. Over 2.4 billion workers globally are affected, leading to millions of injuries and thousands of deaths annually. Productivity drops significantly with rising temperatures. The report urges preventative measures like improved warning systems, adjusted work schedules, and redesigned workplaces. Lawmakers are encouraged to implement policies standardizing these solutions, but ultimately, reducing fossil fuel emissions is crucial to mitigate the crisis.

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