Why Rep. Greg Casar went on a "thirst strike"

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Texas Congressmember Greg Casar held an eight-hour "thirst strike" Tuesday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including mandatory water breaks for workers. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed legislation overturning local rules for mandatory workplace water breaks. "It will get people killed," says Casar. "I'm outraged, but, unfortunately, not surprised."

At least 2,000 workers in the United States die every year from heat exposure, and the risk is likely to increase as the planet continues to warm due to the climate crisis.

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