Becerra Discusses Farmworker Protection

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Health Secretary Becerra Touts Extreme Heat Protections. Farmworkers Want More. - KFF Health News

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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited California grape pickers.

He wants to protect farmworkers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

He has emerged as one of Biden administration’s leading voices on climate change.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme heat, which is already the No. 1 weather-related killer.

Researchers found 15% of California farmworkers did not receive minimum rest breaks, 40% said their employer never provided a heat illness prevention plan.

The California Farm Bureau disputes the findings, saying there have been few cases of heat illness among its members’ workers.

Farmworker advocates praise Becerra for drawing attention to the harmful and sometimes fatal impacts of heat and wildfire smoke.

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