Climate Change
From Snow to Heat, Extreme Weather Events Pose Outsized Risks for Food Delivery Workers
As climate change worsens, the people delivering your food are increasingly exposed to heat, wildfire smoke and other dangerous weather events.
A large swath of the United States is currently in the throes of a polar vortex, a weather phenomenon characterized by severe snowfall, strong winds and icy chill. For those who couldn’t stock up on food before the storm, hot meals or sweet treats are just a few clicks away thanks to a number of delivery apps such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
From Snow to Heat, Extreme Weather Events Pose Outsized Risks for Food Delivery Workers