4 million Indian garbage pickers face extreme heat and hazardous conditions amid climate change, earning a maximum of $4 per day.
4 million garbage pickers in India face extreme heat and hazardous conditions as they search through landfills for items to sell, earning a maximum of $4 per day. Climate change exacerbates these challenges, with temperatures regularly topping 110°F in Jammu, a northern Indian city. Despite the risks, these workers continue their labor, risking their health and lives for survival.
June 30, 2024
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