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Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.

30 January 2026 at 15:13
A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is β€œworsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people.

Β© Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times

A crew working to restore power in Austin, Texas, in 2021, after a major storm.

Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.

30 January 2026 at 14:33
A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is β€œworsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people.

Β© Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times

A crew working to restore power in Austin, Texas, in 2021, after a major storm.

Is Climate Change Weakening the Polar Vortex?

24 January 2026 at 15:30
Rising Arctic temperatures and melting sea ice could be causing cold air to flow into the Northern Hemisphere. But not all scientists agree.

Β© Jalen Wright for The New York Times

A study found that the stretching of the polar vortex was linked to increased severe winter weather in the United States in the past decade.

Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed

24 January 2026 at 12:31
The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.

Β© Eva Hambach/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

As snow and ice accumulate on tree branches and power lines, it can cause them to snap and damage electrical equipment.
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