Utilities Are Shutting Off Power to a Growing Number of Households - WhoWhatWhy

Utilities Are Shutting Off Power to a Growing Number of Households - WhoWhatWhy

Electric utilities across the United States are shutting off power to a growing number of households, according to a recent report that also found most shutoffs happened during last year’s record-hot summer, a reminder that climate change fuels more intense, frequent, and prolonged heat waves.    Shutoffs can be deadly, especially during extreme freezes and blistering heat. And while health issues are the most worrisome risk, there are other thr…