In this episode, we highlight a troubling study linking industrial pollution to increased school absences among asthmatic children near Pennsylvania's Clairton Coke Works. The findings raise concerns about environmental justice and public health, as ongoing pollution impacts vulnerable communities. We also discuss labor advocates' push for heat safety measures amid rising summer temperatures and international climate diplomacy's challenges, featuring notable gaps in U.S. representation. Sources: Inside Climate News, Yale Environment 360, Semafor, The Guardian.