the current Prisoners should have access to air conditioning as a human right, says advocate

Prison life isn't meant to be a five-star hotel but temperatures soar to nearly 40 degrees celsius in some prisons during summer. Critics say it's inhumane and some prisoners have even died from the extreme heat. Should air conditioning be a human right? More Aug 22, 1:33 PM ET

• Designers, scientists look to reduce air conditioning's environmental impact Jul 17
• This July was the hottest month since records began Aug 16
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