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Workers might have to ditch the 9-5 for 6-2 because of climate change, University of Oxford study says

fortune.com Workers might have to ditch the 9-5 for 6-2 because of climate change, University of Oxford study says

Workers will need to start their shift at 6 a.m. to beat the afternoon heat.

Workers might have to ditch the 9-5 for 6-2 because of climate change, University of Oxford study says

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The scientists think changes to working hours would be especially beneficial for people for those working outdoors or in buildings not designed to withstand extreme temperatures.

But even in workspaces equipped with the cool breeze of air conditioning units, the researchers warn of a “vicious cycle” where people burn more fossil fuels to provide energy for air con which then heats the climate still further, requiring more energy. So even office workers would do well to clock out earlier.

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