For some farm workers, without federal heat protection, it could mean life or death. A lot of states in the United States do not have heat protection laws.
Clinica Sierra Vista will be holding an event to celebrate agricultural workers during Health Center Week.
The Central California Asthma Collaborative has been advancing in Delano to provide better air quality.
“Hosting the monthly meetings has been an important process for creating a safe space where residents are able to voice their concerns with the health effects, including Asthma, that are caused by poor air quality in Delano,” said Sammie Meneses, Climate and Environmental Justice Associate.