Welcome back to Five on Friday. This week, as a massive heat wave covers the US, we’re focusing fully on heat. As we get deeper into summer, the threat of heat grows more intense for workers and migrants. Read our selection this week.

MCN joined other organizations this week in calling on FEMA to recognize heat and wildfire smoke as disasters so states can unlock federal funding during dangerous heatwaves and wildfires. FEMA Urged to Recognize Extreme Heat a 'Major Disaster'

Heat rarely kills on its own, but Greg Hess, an Arizona medical examiner, sees heat exacerbating health problems, leading to deaths, every summer according to an article sent in by Amy. This Arizona Medical Examiner is Tracking Heat-Related Deaths. 

Of 17 sustainable development goals agreed upon in 2015 at the UN, we are on track to meet none of them according to this piece sent in by Ashley-Michelle: World Falling Behind on Environment, Health and Hunger Goals, UN Report Says. 

Florida is now blocking any heat regulation stricter than federal protections, prompting US Rep. Kathy Castor to call on OSHA to implement a federal heat standard. Florida Congresswoman Calls on OSHA After DeSantis Signs ‘Cruel’ Bill Banning Local Heat Protections for Workers.

Weekly Win: Well, it's not all bad. Robert K reminded us of the Climate Corps as its first members are sworn in. The Climate Corps will help foster sustainability in communities across the country. White House Swears in First Class of American Climate Corps.

Have a safe and healthy weekend!