Proposed rules in California would require school districts to find ways to keep classrooms cool to protect students and staff from extreme heat. If approved, indoor workplaces, including schools, would need to be cooled below certain temperatures to prevent overheating. The new regulations are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the impacts of climate change and extreme heat. Similar efforts are being made at the federal level, but progress has been slow. School officials across the U.S. are working to upgrade infrastructure to address the increasing threat of heatwaves, which can have serious health consequences.
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Heat Rules for California Workers Would Also Help Keep Schoolchildren Cool
