Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air
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Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air

The pandemic and recent wildfires have shown how unhealthy indoor air can be. But scientific and governmental inertia have slowed the necessary remedies.
Chocolate Maker Did Not Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Blast, OSHA Says
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Chocolate Maker Did Not Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Blast, OSHA Says

A chocolate maker faces more than $44,400 in penalties for violations connected to an explosion that killed seven people at a Pennsylvania factory in March, regulators said.
Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity
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Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity

From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.
Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say

Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.