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Aug 24 2023
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ERCOT issues conservation appeal Thursday afternoon as extreme temperatures continue
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As extreme, high-heat temperatures continue, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve energy on Thursday afternoon. The video above is from a previous report. The state's power grid operator issued the conservation appeal from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. due to "continued near-record demand, and forecasted low wind-power generation." Officials added
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Aug 17 2023
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Letters: Wildfire safety
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. As a former utility engineer, I’ve studied the best methods, one of which was developed by San Diego Gas and Electric more than 10 years ago in response to a massive wildfire, and consists of electronic detection of a broken or shorted line within milliseconds and turning off power before the line hits the ground
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Sep 12 2023
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More Than 5,000 Feared Dead After Storm Batters Libya
Libyan authorities scrambled to reach survivors and provide food, water and shelter to tens of thousands of people after a lethal storm that officials say likely killed thousands of people in the North African country’s east.
Bodies shrouded in blankets piled on the sidewalk outside a hospital in the city of Derna in eastern Libya, illustrating how the storm quickly overwhelmed Libya’s
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Aug 30 2023
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PG&E begins public safety power shutoffs portions of Northern California to reduce wildfire risk
Hot weather and windy, dry conditions have led Pacific Gas and Electric to enact public safety power shutoffs in parts of the Bay Area and Northern California to help prevent wildfires. Shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, PG&E began shutting off power in small portions of Napa County and seven other Northern California counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Shasta, Tehama, and Yolo. Two tribal
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Jun 16 2023
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Texas heat wave comes amid record global warmth
A heat wave featuring dangerous combinations of high temperatures and humidity is stretching from the Texas border with Mexico to New Orleans. About 40 million people are under extreme heat alerts Friday. The big picture: The extreme heat is putting a strain on Texas' electric grid, with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas issuing a “weather watch” for the anticipated record high energy
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Aug 23 2023
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Japan to Begin Nuclear Wastewater Releases That Anger China
Japan is scheduled to begin releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear site into the Pacific Ocean later on Thursday, the first discharge in a process that could last about 30 years and has drawn threats of retaliation from China. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government and Tokyo Electric Power Co., which operates the wrecked power plant, expect to begin the initial release from
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Aug 12 2023
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4 Bedroom Home in Tulsa - $479,000
This incredibly charming English-style cottage is the GEM of White City. Built in 1941, the home has unique architecture that is characteristic of the time period. It was designed for entertaining with 3 living areas. a large dining room and kitchen. In addition to the expansive living and dining areas, the home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. All aspects of the home have been well
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Aug 16 2023
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Maui wildfires possible cause revealed in video, data
The brutal wildfires that decimated large areas of the Hawaiian island of Maui, including the historic town of Lahaina, may have been caused by damage to power lines. Video footage and electricity grid data coincide to indicate that the first fire on the island may have begun due to a tree falling onto power lines. A security camera at the Maui Bird Conservation Center in the East Maui region
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Jun 30 2023
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Severe storms leave 100,000+ Hoosiers without power
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 100,000 Indiana residents remained without power Friday morning after severe storms Thursday afternoon. Crews from AES Indiana, Indianapolis’ electricity provider, and Duke Energy, which has nearly 900,000 customers statewide, made repairs overnight, but it could take hours — or days — before power is fully restored. AES Indiana says the severity of damage could
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Jun 26 2023
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Aston Martin Hits EV Accelerator With Lucid Supply Deal
Aston Martin Hits EV Accelerator With Lucid Supply Deal Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc hit the accelerator on its electric vehicle ambitions Monday by announcing a new supply agreement with Lucid Group. Under the agreement, Financial Times said Lucid would receive a 3.7% stake in Aston Martin and receive about £104 million cash payment from the British sportscar maker. The deal
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