Environmental Justice Tracker

EJ Tracker Update

White House Announced New Initiatives to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat

Last updated:

September 20, 2021

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Agencies

EPA, FEMA, HHS, Labor, NOAA, USDA, White House

Actions

Interagency Action

The Biden Administration announced a set of actions on heat hazards to protect workers and communities as part of a broader commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Seven agencies agreed to take specific actions that will reduce heat-related illness, protect public health, and support the economy.