Over the past 9 years, I have documented the deadly impact of heat stress on workers in Nicaragua, El Salvador, India, Peru, Qatar and Nepal. Workers suffered severe health problems – and even death – after working in temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit combined with high humidity. This project is a testament to the impact of heat stress on our warming planet, and the toll on global workers whose labor we rely on to survive as a species. As climate change continues to set record-breaking temperatures year after year, heat stress will continue to affect workers across the world.
Ed Kashi is a prolific photojournalist, filmmaker, speaker and educator. A member of VII Photo Agency, Kashi is recognized for his complex and compelling rendering of the human condition. In addition to producing 8 books, he is a pioneer and innovator of multimedia, whose award-winning work has been published and exhibited worldwide.
