In U.S. Prisons and Jails, Exposure to Extreme Heat Is Increasing

17th Jul 2024 • Science And Technologies

A recent study found that incarcerated people in southern states like Texas and Florida have the greatest exposure to extreme temperatures, yet do not have access to universal air conditioning. Since the 1980s, researchers found that the number of hot days per year increased at over 1,000 facilities across the country.

In U.S. Prisons and Jails, Exposure to Extreme Heat Is Increasing