US seeing rise in climate-related power outages, report says


by The Guardian

The Guardian— High winds, rains, winter storms and tropical cyclones accounted for 80% of power interruptions over the last 20 yearsPower outages in the US are rising, as climate-related extreme weather strain an already burdened energy grid.Over the last decade, severe storm outages increased by 74% compared with the previous 10 years. Continue reading

KSNT News—Multiple power outages reported across northeast Kansas. MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Thousands of Evergy customers are without power Saturday due to a severe weather system in northeast Kansas. Nearly 7,000 people are without power in and around the population centers of Manhattan and Junction City on April 27, according to the Evergy outage map. More outages are being reported in some small towns []

95.7 KEZJ—Massive Power Outage Reported In Twin Falls, ID. Residents of Twin Falls are reporting power outages across the city, mainly in the northern sections of town.

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