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Warning from tropical deforestation reduces worker productivity in rural communities

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Warning from tropical deforestation reduces worker productivity in rural communities

Y. J. Masuda, T. Garg, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Yuta J. Masuda and colleagues reveals that tropical deforestation significantly diminishes worker productivity in rural Indonesia, with deforested areas showing an 8.22% drop in productivity. This is linked to increased heat exposure, affecting workers’ efficiency and highlighting the vital role of forests in regulating local climates.

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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of tropical deforestation on worker productivity in rural Indonesian communities. A field experiment shows that worker productivity was 8.22% lower in deforested areas compared to forested areas, due to higher wet bulb globe temperatures (2.84 °C higher on average in deforested areas). This productivity loss is attributed to increased work breaks taken by workers in hotter conditions, a behavioral adaptation driven by awareness of heat's effects on work. The findings highlight the importance of forest cooling services in enhancing resilience to local warming.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Mar 01, 2021
Authors
Yuta J. Masuda, Teevrat Garg, Ike Anggraeni, Kristie Ebi, Jennifer Krenz, Edward T. Game, Nicholas H. Wolff, June T. Spector
Tags
deforestation
worker productivity
tropical regions
heat exposure
field experiment
forest services
climate resilience

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