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The Blackout That Could Devastate America

First publishedAug 18, 09:01 UTC

Last updatedAug 18, 10:40 UTC · just now ago

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The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.

Reported by 1 outlet — NYT Technology. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?: The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 9.0/10.
When was it last updated?: just now ago.

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The Blackout That Could Devastate America
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