In Huntsville unit, prisoners and guards alike struggle to survive the brutal heat of Texas summer, with almost no air conditioning and even unreliable access to cold water.
The Texas Observer
When Summer Heat Hits My Texas Prison
High temperatures and scarce air conditioning cause tempers to flare for prisoners and guards alike.
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“What is truly staggering is how large the difference is between the temperature of the last 13 months and the previous temperature records. We are now in truly uncharted territory and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years.”
The Texas Observer
Earth Is Still Breaking Heat Records
And 2024 could be the hottest year on record.
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“Things shouldn’t be left out here like that. Not by an international oil company.” Out today: A “first of its kind” lawsuit contends that oil companies including Chevron failed to properly plug and decommission wells on private property, challenging common assumptions about plugged wells.
The Texas Observer
A Legal Fight over Legacy Oil Industry Pollution Heats Up in West Texas
A “first of its kind” lawsuit contends that oil companies including Chevron failed to properly plug and decommission wells on private property,...
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