Global warming exacerbates occupational inequality, and related regions may face more and more serious work dilemma in the future

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] The epidemic exposes the unequal status of indoor and outdoor workers. With the intensification of global warming and frequent hot weather, the scope of affected countries, workers and employers will be further expanded.

According to the Singapore "Straits Times" reported on the 3rd, during the heat wave attacking Britain, many driving drivers did not have any refrigeration equipment in the vehicle. Many people were sick and sent to the doctor, causing public opinion to reprimand. A survey by the University of California found that when the temperature exceeded 37.8 ° C, the probability of injury injuries increased by 10%to 15%. Moreover, many health risks caused by high temperature to workers are long -term. For example, a large number of young workers died of chronic kidney disease in the plantation of Central America. Researchers speculated that this was exposed to a certain connection with long -term exposure to high temperatures.

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In the context of more frequent weather, international labor organizations predict that by 2030, the unable to work or work efficiency due to high temperature will reduce the average global working period of more than 2%per year. In South Asia and West Africa, this number may reach about 5%. In addition, due to the weakness of high temperature in the elderly, and the people of work in Europe and other places are gradually aging, the future regions may face increasingly severe work difficulties. (Liu Ming)

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