Heatwaves and Hard Hats

When temperatures soar past 33 degrees Celsius, workers from solar installers to bus drivers are enduring brutal heat — some even calling it “cats on a hot tin roof.” With no legal mandate forcing shutdowns, employers scramble to keep crews safe: solar teams start at 6 AM and quit by noon, bus companies push newer AC buses, while older vehicles turn into saunas. Legally, employers hold the leash on “reasonable” conditions, so workers are urged to band together and speak up. Meanwhile, on massive projects like Hinkley Point, workers seek refuge underground — a chilling reminder that the very energy projects meant to fight climate change are now being built under its fiercest heat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85c4ef727c15bddc