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Hurricane Oscar causes at least 6 deaths in Cuba amid days-long power outage

Cuba faces widespread blackouts and unrest, exacerbated by a deepening economic crisis and government warnings against protests. The situation has intensified due to Hurricane Oscar.

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba is experiencing significant unrest due to energy crises exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar, resulting in protests and government crackdowns.

Cuba's massive blackout stretches into fourth day as tropical storm hampers recovery

Cuban citizens protested due to severe and prolonged blackouts exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar, reflecting their desperation over continued power outages.

Cuba's power went out across the island on Friday

Cuba experienced widespread blackouts due to a power plant failure exacerbated by sanctions and fuel shortages.

Cuba forced to paralyse economy' amid desperate energy crisis

Cuba faces severe energy shortages with blackouts lasting up to 12 hours, prompting the government to suspend non-essential services. The crisis results from infrastructure decay and fuel shortages.

Hurricane Oscar causes at least 6 deaths in Cuba amid days-long power outage

Cuba faces widespread blackouts and unrest, exacerbated by a deepening economic crisis and government warnings against protests. The situation has intensified due to Hurricane Oscar.

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba is experiencing significant unrest due to energy crises exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar, resulting in protests and government crackdowns.

Cuba's massive blackout stretches into fourth day as tropical storm hampers recovery

Cuban citizens protested due to severe and prolonged blackouts exacerbated by Hurricane Oscar, reflecting their desperation over continued power outages.

Cuba's power went out across the island on Friday

Cuba experienced widespread blackouts due to a power plant failure exacerbated by sanctions and fuel shortages.

Cuba forced to paralyse economy' amid desperate energy crisis

Cuba faces severe energy shortages with blackouts lasting up to 12 hours, prompting the government to suspend non-essential services. The crisis results from infrastructure decay and fuel shortages.
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Hurricane Helene Just Made the Case for Electric Trucks

Electric vehicles can serve as backup power sources during blackouts, providing significant utility in emergencies.
#climate-change

Kuwait Is Awash in Oil Money. But It Can't Keep the Power on.

Kuwait's increasing blackouts reveal deeper issues: rising demand, climate change, and reliance on imported natural gas amid a strained electrical grid.

California battery storage increasing rapidly, but not enough to end blackouts, Gov. Newsom says

California is rapidly adding battery storage but still needs more to avoid blackouts during heat waves.

Kuwait Is Awash in Oil Money. But It Can't Keep the Power on.

Kuwait's increasing blackouts reveal deeper issues: rising demand, climate change, and reliance on imported natural gas amid a strained electrical grid.

California battery storage increasing rapidly, but not enough to end blackouts, Gov. Newsom says

California is rapidly adding battery storage but still needs more to avoid blackouts during heat waves.
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Ukrainian man plugged his whole house into a Tesla parked in his yard as locals find novel ways to battle rolling blackouts, report says

Ukrainians repurpose Teslas for home energy amid blackouts.
#solar-flare

NASA tracks dark plasma eruption on the sun that may trigger blackouts

The sun has emitted a 'cold' solar flare with potential for Earth impacts.

US suffers radio blackouts after being hit by ANOTHER solar storm

The sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, causing disruptions and blackouts in the US.

Explosion on the sun causes blackouts near Australia and Asia

A giant solar flare erupted from the sun, causing blackouts in Australia and South Asia.
There is a 45 percent chance of more communication disruptions in the coming days.

NASA tracks dark plasma eruption on the sun that may trigger blackouts

The sun has emitted a 'cold' solar flare with potential for Earth impacts.

US suffers radio blackouts after being hit by ANOTHER solar storm

The sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, causing disruptions and blackouts in the US.

Explosion on the sun causes blackouts near Australia and Asia

A giant solar flare erupted from the sun, causing blackouts in Australia and South Asia.
There is a 45 percent chance of more communication disruptions in the coming days.
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Ukraine updates: Russia warns France against sending troops DW 05/08/2024

Ukrainian air force downed Russian missiles and drones targeting energy infrastructure.
#renewable-energy

Warning energy bills could jump by 200 under plans to build gas-fired power stations

Households may face higher energy bills to pay for gas-fired power stations. Additional capacity is needed to ensure energy security and support renewable intermittency.

Sceptics say EVs will overwhelm the grid. In fact, they could be part of the solution

Electric cars potentially strain electricity supply, posing blackout risk, but proponents see opportunity for smarter, greener energy system with demand shifting.

Warning energy bills could jump by 200 under plans to build gas-fired power stations

Households may face higher energy bills to pay for gas-fired power stations. Additional capacity is needed to ensure energy security and support renewable intermittency.

Sceptics say EVs will overwhelm the grid. In fact, they could be part of the solution

Electric cars potentially strain electricity supply, posing blackout risk, but proponents see opportunity for smarter, greener energy system with demand shifting.
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Justin Torres, the queer writer who has reached the pinnacle of American literature

Justin Torres was inspired to write his novel, Blackouts, after discovering a censored book on queer identity from 1941.
The novel explores the lives of queer individuals and the systems of clinical history and criminalization they have faced.
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A Redacted Past Slowly Emerges

Blackouts is the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction.
The novel focuses on recovering the history of erased and ignored gay lives.

Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza

Justin Torres' novel Blackouts won the National Book Award for fiction.
During his speech, Torres invited all the other finalists to deliver a collective statement calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
LeVar Burton and Oprah Winfrey also spoke out against the banning of books from public schools.

A Redacted Past Slowly Emerges

Blackouts is the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction.
The novel focuses on recovering the history of erased and ignored gay lives.

Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza

Justin Torres' novel Blackouts won the National Book Award for fiction.
During his speech, Torres invited all the other finalists to deliver a collective statement calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
LeVar Burton and Oprah Winfrey also spoke out against the banning of books from public schools.
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Ukraine's Devastated Energy Grid Battles a New Foe: A Sizzling Heat Wave

Ukraine's electricity grid faces challenges from Russian attacks and a heatwave, leading to widespread blackouts and use of gas generators.

Ukraine endures widespread blackouts as Russia attacks critical infrastructure

Ukrainians face widespread blackouts due to Russian attacks on energy grid. International support crucial for defense against ongoing assaults.

Ukraine's Devastated Energy Grid Battles a New Foe: A Sizzling Heat Wave

Ukraine's electricity grid faces challenges from Russian attacks and a heatwave, leading to widespread blackouts and use of gas generators.

Ukraine endures widespread blackouts as Russia attacks critical infrastructure

Ukrainians face widespread blackouts due to Russian attacks on energy grid. International support crucial for defense against ongoing assaults.
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