global warming, health concerns, heat, working conditions

Extreme Heat Poses ‘Unacceptably High’ Health Risk Worldwide

Rising temperatures and extreme heat as a result of climate change are already exposing people to health risks across the globe, according to a new report from 27 global institutions co-led by UCL researchers. Outdoor workers, people with underlying health conditions, and the urban elderly are especially at risk, according to the findings published in ...

Troy Oakes

A construction worker.

The Shocking Truth Behind China’s Denim Industry

Jeans are again at the top of most people’s must-have in fashion. 2017 saw the largest annual growth rate in the sector since 2013, according to The Guardian, with over US$95 billion in sales worldwide. Sales of premium designer jeans have doubled, while designers from Tom Ford, MaxMara, and Versus Versace accentuated deep indigo denim ...

Jack Roberts