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Pennsylvania's aging prisons weren't built for today's extreme weather—leaving women and seniors at risk
When outdoor temperatures spike to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), or drop to -9 F (-23 C), like they did across Pennsylvania last year, people locked up in jails and prisons cannot simply turn on the air conditioning or find…
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Extreme temperature swings in Pennsylvania—reaching 103 °F (39 °C) in summer and dropping to –9 °F (–23 °C) in winter—have left inmates unable to access air conditioning or public warming centers. The state’s aging prison infrastructure was not designed for such weather extremes, putting especially vulnerable populations such as women and senior detainees at heightened risk. Advocates, media outlets, and people in custody have been raising alarms about these conditions for several years, highlighting the urgent need for climate‑responsive upgrades.
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