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Heat stress and the labour force

Dasgupta, S., Robinson, E.J.Z., Shayegh, S. et al. – Nat Rev Earth Environ 5, 859–872,

Heat stress affects the health of workers through physiological and behavioural responses, in turn, affecting the labour force through impacts on labour supply, labour productivity and labour capacity. In this Review, we explore the extent to which heat stress affects the labour force and discuss the corresponding occupational health and economic impacts. DOI: 10.1038/s43017-024-00606-1

Inequality and growth impacts of climate change—insights from South Africa

Shouro Dasgupta, Johannes Emmerling, Soheil Shayegh – Environmental Research Letters

This article examines the effects of climate change on economic inequality and growth in South Africa. It highlights the uneven burden climate change places on vulnerable populations and suggests how policy interventions can mitigate these impacts to promote equitable and sustainable growth.

DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0448

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