Incarcerated people in the United States face deadly and growing heat exposure risk

Carceral facilities have experienced an increase in days with dangerous heat conditions over the past 40 years, particularly at state facilities in the southern and southwestern United States. Indoor temperature regulation is necessary to protect the health of vulnerable incarcerated populations.

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Published in:Nature sustainability 2024-04, Vol.7 (4), p.385-386
Format: Article
Language:English
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Earth and Environmental Science
Environment
Research Briefing
Sustainable Development
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Summary:Carceral facilities have experienced an increase in days with dangerous heat conditions over the past 40 years, particularly at state facilities in the southern and southwestern United States. Indoor temperature regulation is necessary to protect the health of vulnerable incarcerated populations.
ISSN:2398-9629
2398-9629
DOI:10.1038/s41893-024-01312-y