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231 million workers exposed to heatwaves; 4200 lost their lives in 2020: ILO
Around 231 million workers were exposed to heatwaves in 2020 while 4200 workers globally lost their lives to heatwaves in that year, marking a 66% increase from 2000, the International Labour Organisation said on Friday. Workers in Africa, the Arab states …