Extreme weather is impacting millions of people around the world with increasing frequency. Over the past decade, power outages are up roughly 78% in the U.S. over the previous decade and the vast majority of major power outages were due to weather-related causes, according to Climate Central, a climate research news organization.
It’s devasting to see the impact of climate emergencies; look no further than recent hurricanes that struck both the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The climate challenges the world faces are not abstract issues. More than ever, the global energy supply and infrastructure must be able to withstand extreme conditions, because lives and livelihoods depend on it.
Resilience is about staying operational for our homes, communities, businesses, and institutions. And it requires preparation. The challenge is to predict what we need our electrical infrastructure to withstand.
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