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In Vietnam's bustling e-waste market, informal recyclers play a vital role

The informal recycling market in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City showcases how e-waste is managed, with workers salvaging what they can to mitigate environmental harm.

Aniruddha Ghosal and Jae C. Hong report for the Associated Press.

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Heat conditions are worsening for fashion workers amid climate change

Extreme heat and flooding exacerbated by climate change are impacting the health and safety of garment workers in global fashion supply chains, with many already enduring tough working conditions.

Louise Donovan, Snigdha Poonam, and Albert Oppong-Ansah report for Grist.

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Day laboreres pay a steep price working in California fire zones

Day laboreres pay a steep price working in California fire zones

Without adequate oversight, there is little incentive for employers to protect workers during wildfire season.
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Mine workers’ union wants more protections against COVID-19

The United Mineworkers of America is asking the federal government to issue emergency rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside coal mines.

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