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Steve Brooks’ cell has no windows or air conditioning, so he relies on two eight-inch fans when it’s stifling inside California’s oldest prison. There’s As temperatures rise, U.S. inmates face increasing risks from extreme heat, with many prisons lacking adequate air conditioning and cooling systems.
Steve Brooks' cell has no windows or air conditioning, so he relies on two eight-inch fans when it's stifling inside California's oldest prison. There's no access to ice or cold water, and during periodic power outages, there's no electricity.