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How to keep farm work cool when the greenhouse hits 46 C

Jul 18, 202425 min
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Episode description

When Eli Milton started working on farms in Nova Scotia almost a decade ago, heat wasn’t an issue in the summer. Now, hot and humid conditions are just one of the climate impacts farm workers like her contend with. And – extreme weather has put safety and livelihoods at risk for migrant workers, from out in the fields to inside greenhouses. We hear from an advocate on what policies could improve conditions for seasonal workers.

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