Climate Change-Linked Health Hazards Hits 2.4 Billion Workers


by Bloomberg

Bloomberg— More than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards, according to the...

Barron's—'Staggering' Number Of Workers Facing Climate Change-induced Health Hazards: UN. A large majority of workers worldwide are facing a cocktail of health hazards linked to climate change, the UN said Monday, warning that existing regulations were not equipped to offer adequate protection.

One Green Planet—Climate Change Hazards Threaten the Health of the Majority of the Global Workforce. The report underlines the urgent need for incorporating occupational safety and health considerations into climate response strategies.

The Boston Globe—Deciphera to be acquired by Ono Pharmaceutical for $2.4 billion. Ono Pharmaceutical will pay $25.60 per Deciphera share in cash, a premium of nearly 75 percent on the Waltham cancer biotech’s closing price of $14.65 on Friday.