California Power Officials Warn of Power Shortfalls This Summer Amid Increasing Strain from Climate Change
A transmission tower is seen at the Sylmar Converter Station, part of the power grid in Los Angeles, on Monday, July 12, 2021. Officials in California are warning residents to be prepare dfor s. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) At a Glance Drought and extreme heat are among the climate change-related stressors.Wildfires also threaten the power supply.Rolling blackouts left hundreds of thousands in the dark in 2020. California power regulators are warning of power shortages and...