As reported by Ashley Miznazi in the Miami Herald, Prof. Stefano Schiavon provided a report that was used in a class-action lawsuit filed by the Florida Justice Institute, a Miami nonprofit that advocates for incarcerated, homeless and disabled people. The suit was filed to require a Florida prison to maintain the indoor heat index below 88ºF, a threshold some experts cite to prevent heat-related stress and illness. Prof. Schiavon’s report, using data from sensors inside the prison, found that temperatures exceeded this standard for months at a time, close to or over 100ºF for lengthy periods.
