Conditions in prisons during heat waves pose deadly threats to incarcerated people and prison staff

A survey conducted in Texas state prisons finds that many lack basic resources like cold water, ice and air conditioning to help incarcerated people and staff keep cool during heat waves.

J. Carlee Purdum, Research Assistant Professor, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 • ~8 min

Heatwaves don't just give you sunburn – they can harm your mental health too

Heatwaves are here to stay, and they aren't all sun and games.

Harriet Ingle, Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University • conversation
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~6 min

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