Sign on to support the Environmental Health in Prisons Act

There’s no doubt it's been a hot, humid summer. Temperatures are rising. Climate change is rearing its ugly head.

Now think about the fact that almost two million people have no way to escape the heat.

Temperatures in prisons can exceed 150℉ — yet many prisons have no air conditioning or proper ventilation. That’s not only dangerous, it’s dehumanizing to sentence someone to live in those conditions. And in some cases, it’s costing people their lives — just last month, a woman incarcerated in California collapsed due to the boiling heat.

People who are incarcerated deserve the same dignity, humanity, and respect as anyone — that includes a safe living environment with clean air, water, and protection from rising temperatures.

That’s why I’m proud to partner with Senator Ed Markey on the Environmental Health in Prisons Act, the first step in addressing environmental injustices in our prisons. This legislation is rooted in the experience and pain of those most impacted by our carceral system. As we work to dismantle our shameful mass incarceration crisis, this bill would affirm the fundamental right to a safe and healthy environment for every person behind the wall.

Sign on now to support the Environmental Health in Prisons Act, because every human deserves environmental justice, and this bill can bring us one step closer to that reality.

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Let’s act with humanity.

Onwards,

Ayanna