A federal case in Texas could change how we treat prisoners during hot weather
politics
Advocates are pushing for new protections for incarcerated people who cannot escape dangerous temperatures during intensifying heat waves. As Yale Climate Connections reports, a federal case in Texas could now change how prisoners are treated during extreme heat.
Source: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/08/a-federal-case...
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