This news article discusses the impact of climate change on prisons in California, particularly those located in a Lake Bed. The article includes information about landslides and flash flooding triggered by rainfall in eastern Kentucky, as well as data from the California Department of Water Resources on precipitation and snowpack. It also references school enrollment data, unemployment rates, and lost city revenue in the Corcoran area. The article mentions the suspension of independent reviews of facility planning by the CDC and quotes from various sources, including government officials and consultants. The article concludes with information on incarcerated individuals and prison locations, as well as references to studies and climate scientist Daniel Swain.
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