Record breaking high temperatures can endanger those who work outside or in warehouses. Droughts limit the access that workers have to life saving water.
Climate-related problems are on the world's mind more than ever, but for some advocates, the response isn't enough.
"More and more people are becoming aware and comfortable with this idea of, 'Wow, the world is burning,' but at the same time things aren't moving fast enough," Rachel Jefferson says.
- Rachel Jefferson, executive director, Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group
- Rachel Myslivy, assistant director, Climate + Energy Project
