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Summer power cuts are panicking Californians. Are we next?

Summer power cuts are panicking Californians. Are we next?

Update: 2025-08-16
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Shutting off the electricity to prevent wildfires is becoming the new normal in some west coast states, leaving thousands living through extreme heat without air conditioning or medical devices. Now, policies allowing this to happen are coming to B.C., Alberta and possibly other parts of Canada. We hear from people who say this could put their lives at risk, and get some advice on how to cope.

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Summer power cuts are panicking Californians. Are we next?

Summer power cuts are panicking Californians. Are we next?