Survival of the smartest! Texans share inventive ways they are getting through the power blackouts

Winter storms in Texas have cut off power, gas and water supplies to millions of residents, bringing the state to the brink of a humanitarian crisis.  On Thursday, as many shivered through a through a fifth consecutive day without hot showers, gas ovens and electricity, some took to social media to document the inventive ways … Read more

National Grid boss warns Britain risks power blackouts due to a decaying electricity network

National Grid boss warns Britain risks power blackouts due to a decaying electricity network as he asks Ofgem for right to raise customers’ bills Sheffield is at heightened risk of blackouts, as it is served by just two power lines Should one fail, the city could only rely on the other to provide all of … Read more

California orders rolling blackouts for up to 250,000 homes and businesses

California orders rolling blackouts for up to 250,000 homes and businesses as heat wave grips the state with temperatures hitting 112 degrees and crowds flocking to beaches Rolling blackouts could affect up to 250,000 homes and businesses in the state  Such a power cut has not been implemented since 2001, when there was a massive electric … Read more

‘Urban canyons’ can cause signal blackouts in driverless cars

As motor firms continue to develop their autonomous vehicle technology, the safety of driverless cars has been dragged into the spotlight as expert fear they could experience signal blackouts in built-up cities. Autonomous cars require a GPS signal in order to identify where other autonomous vehicles are around them. However, ‘urban canyons’ caused by high-rise … Read more

UK phone signal blackouts may last TWO DAYS if Huawei banned

Britain ‘faces phone signal blackouts lasting TWO DAYS if it bans Huawei’, telecom chiefs warn Any tightening of restrictions could lead to higher prices and delay in faster 5G Boris Johnson expected to announce U-turn on allowing Huawei to build network Ministers considering axing company amid fears network could be used to spy It comes … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Staff shortages could mean power blackouts

Britons have been warned of the potential for blackouts amid fears that staff shortages could lead to issues with the country’s power network. Fears have been raised that staff sickness during the coronavirus outbreak, mixed with the government’s self-isolation rules, could lead to a shortage of engineers. The National Grid insists that the network is … Read more

Britons told prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby in coronavirus crisis

Households are warned to prepare for BLACKOUTS by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby as energy firms battle to keep the lights on during coronavirus crisis Fears raised that sickness and self-isolation could lead to engineer shortages One infrastructure company advises customers to keep a torch nearby Firm says customers should keep warm items, including … Read more