Farmworkers are risking their health to harvest produce near California wildfires.

Grist
By Justine CalmaDec 11, 2017, 5:45 pm133 pts
The out-of-control fires have already burned up an area the size of New York City and Boston combined. Meanwhile, farmworkers are still working 8 to 10 hour days, often without protective gear to guard them against the wildfire smoke. Health officials are warning residents to stay indoors or wear masks if they…

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