#heatwaves

#heatwaves

"Lavender is highly weather-dependent, and peak bloom as well as the harvest date can never be precisely predicted," said Lorna Maye, owner of Mayfield Lavender Farm.

Women are more affected by heatwaves due to differences in body fat, hormones, and how they regulate heat. Doctor Amir Khan stated that when progesterone rises, it can increase women's core body temperature by up to 1°F.

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.

The urban heat island effect can raise temperatures in city neighborhoods by more than 7 degrees Fahrenheit, hitting the hottest, poorest neighborhoods the hardest. Heat waves are the deadliest extreme weather event in cities, with Black residents dying from heat stress at double the rate of white residents.

Most construction companies are getting used to dealing with the heat, as the problem is becoming increasingly frequent and limited working hours are now the norm.