By 2030, India is expected to lose an equivalent of 34 million jobs as a result of global warming, says a report released by the International Labour Organisation. The report, ‘Working on a warmer planet: The impact of heat stress on labour productivity and decent work’ anticipates an increase in “heat stress” resulting from global warming. It projects global productivity losses equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs in 2030, and the projection of 34 million jobs would make India the worst affected. AdvertisingHow it was worked outThe report defines heat stress as heat in excess of what the body can tolerate without suffering physiological impairment. In construction, an estimated 19% of global working hours is likely to be lost.

Source: Indian Express July 02, 2019 19:30 UTC