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California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards

California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards

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California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

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California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

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