With warming, get used to blackouts to prevent wildfires
https://apnews.com/4d1ce6967c93428090439cfec3fee561
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say with worsening fires and a longer burn season from climate change, California should expect more intentional power blackouts to prevent high winds from knocking down power lines.
The area of California burned by fire has increased fivefold since 1972 as temperatures increased 2.5 degrees in the past century. So some, but not all, scientists say shutting off power when high winds blow may be the best policy.
With warming, get used to blackouts to prevent wildfires
Oct 11, 2019, 7:18pm UTC
https://apnews.com/4d1ce6967c93428090439cfec3fee561
> WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say with worsening fires and a longer burn season from climate change, California should expect more intentional power blackouts to prevent high winds from knocking down power lines.
> The area of California burned by fire has increased fivefold since 1972 as temperatures increased 2.5 degrees in the past century. So some, but not all, scientists say shutting off power when high winds blow may be the best policy.