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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Michael Sainato in Florida

No water, no shade. Life as a roofer in the sweltering Florida heat: ‘It feels like 120F’

An illustration showing workers installing a roof
Unusually hot conditions in Florida have been made five times more likely due to the climate crisis. Illustration: Susie Ang/The Guardian

Every day, Raquel Atlahua begins her work as a roofer bracing for the blistering sun.

On the roof, there is no escape from the direct light and heat, and the temperatures in Florida quickly climb as the day progresses. The high humidity and lack of shade make it feel even hotter, and even more difficult to cool down.

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