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Heat Waves Pose Deadly Threats to Incarcerated People, Prison Staff

Extreme heat is taking an increasing toll across the U.S., and incarcerated people are among society’s most vulnerable groups. ....

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Extreme Heat At Texas Prisons An 'Ongoing, But Preventable Disaster,' Report Says

New research from Texas A&M's Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center underscores how incarcerated individuals are disproportionately affected by record-high heat. ....

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Study: COVID Testing Key Mitigation Tool for Campuses

The research also shows that non-athlete students had lower rates of COVID-19 infection than other young adults during the same period, suggesting that college students do not place themselves in a riskier situation by being on campus. ....

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