North Carolina is seeing the effects of a warming climate. Workers in a number of industries - including agriculture, construction, and transportation - face a disproportionate impact of rising heat.
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In collaboration with Durham-based Mexican-American illustrator, , this storytelling format is designed to raise awareness for climate change’s impact on the state's outdoor workforce and offer tips for those most vulnerable to heat-related illness.
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Support for this zine comes from the funded by the National Press Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. It was produced in partnership with .
