Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people – this is what needs to change

Extreme temperatures have led to some workers being forced to take sick leave. Dragon Images We have experienced several heatwaves in the UK this summer, and workers suffering from heat stress is among the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave here. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rashes and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke. But our recent survey of workers in seven climate-exposed sectors shows that extreme weather caused by climate change also affects their…