Is worker safety a luxury in Turkey?
More than two days after a deadly explosion, the death toll now stands at 282 in what most agree is Turkey’s worst mining disaster in decades. […]
Abu Dhabi Airports Promote Heat Safety in Working Environment
Abu Dhabi Airports has begun its heat stress campaign advising staff and contractors on how to cope with extreme weather conditions over the summer. […]
India Heat Wave Death Toll Nears 2,000
HYDERABAD, India — Dizzying temperatures caused water shortages in thousands of Indian villages and killed hundreds more people over the past day, driving the death toll from a weeklong heat [...]
“Climate Change is Not Hysteria – It’s a Fact” Leonardo Dicaprio at UN
Leonardo DiCaprio addressed world leaders assembled for the United Nations Climate Summit early Tuesday morning, urging them to take action to address “the greatest challenge of our existence on this [...]
Australia Heat Wave Prompts Heatstroke Warnings: Emergency Services On Alert
As the record-breaking heat wave continues to scorch Western Australia, health authorities have warned possible cases of sicknesses and deaths among young and elderly Australians. […]
UAE doctors urge cautions after the end of Midday Break
Doctors warn it is imperative for labourers to take precautions when working outside in the heat, with the midday break rule no longer in effect. Yesterday was the last day this [...]
Deadly East Asian heat wave spreads into Japan, Korea and China
A long-lasting heat wave centered on the Chinese city of Shanghai has moved northeast into Japan and Korea, shattering high-temperature records and killing at least 10 people over the past [...]
154 died of heat stroke in New York City from 2000-11: said CDC
Heat waves are the deadliest of extreme weather events, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week. […]
Seoul: Seven people dead from heatstroke amid sweltering weather
Seven people have died of heatstroke over the past few days as scorching temperatures continue to blast Seoul, the capital of the South Korea, police said Friday. […]
Study: Hotter temperatures lead to hotter tempers
As the world gets warmer, people are more likely to get hot under the collar, scientists say. A massive new study finds that aggressive acts like committing violent crimes and [...]