2019 was Georgia's warmest year on record. Take a look at these 5 non-science reasons on why that matters:
Key findings from their analysis:
Whenever heat stress exceeds occupational exposure limits, workers should be protected by acclimatization programs, training about symptom recognition and first aid, and provision of rest breaks, shade, and water. A Heat Index of 85°F could be used as a screening threshold to prevent heat-related illness.report found that workers in forestry, outdoor recreation, construction, waste, and remediation services are extremely vulnerable to heat-related deaths in the United States .
, “Black gill is a condition in Georgia shrimp that shrimpers blame for reduced harvests.” Mark Frischer and colleagues believe that an annual cycle of shrimp with darkened gills is related to warming waters.Urban heat stress and energy use. Believe it or not, climate scientists are aware of the urban heat island. Pavement, buildings, and lack of trees in cities tend to cause warmer temperatures in cities. As background temperatures warm due to Greenhouse Gas emissions, city dwellers get a double-whammy. The combination of the urban heat island and climate warming will create heat-related challenges and increased energy usage for air conditioning.
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