As extreme heatwaves and other severe weather events sweep across the nation, President Biden has announced new measures to protect workers and communities. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing a new rule to safeguard workers from excessive heat, mandating breaks, access to shade and water, and heat illness training.
Meanwhile, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding nearly $1 billion for projects to reduce heat and flood risks. Biden’s plan also includes $1 billion for urban green spaces to cool cities and $14 billion to improve power grid resilience.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report detailing climate change impacts, such as longer heat waves. Additionally, Biden announced the Global Summit on Extreme Heat to unite leaders in addressing these challenges.
These actions come as millions of Americans face record-breaking temperatures. With Republicans criticized for denying climate change, Biden pushes forward with the most ambitious climate agenda in U.S. history.
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