NEWS FROM THE FUTURE: Dark days lie ahead
Blackouts reveal America’s energy vulnerability
08 August 2023 - 05:00
Dateline: 2 August 2028
This sweltering summer of 2028 will go down in history for more than its searing temperatures. California and Texas, two states that pride themselves on their tech-driven economies, are grappling with a crisis that seems more out of a dystopian novel than real life. The huge demand for electricity, driven by our modern lifestyles and innovative technologies, has led to debilitating blackouts, leaving millions without power...
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