energy grid

Record heat in the U.S. East Coast is disrupting travel, straining the energy grid, and altering July 4th celebrations. European health authorities have linked thousands of excess deaths to the record heat. Jeff Goodell and Amna Nawaz discuss the impacts.

A heat wave in the US is straining the energy grid, with record electricity demand and a risk of blackouts. The US energy department ordered data centers to use backup generators, while Europe's grid also faced strain from high temperatures and reduced power plant output.

Ukraine's energy grid is struggling amid a deadly heatwave, exacerbated by Russian drone and missile attacks since the February 2022 invasion. The attacks have caused significant damage, leading to frequent power outages during extreme temperatures.

Ukraine is preparing for a heatwave that is straining its war-damaged power grid, which is already under stress from Russian strikes and summer repairs. Energy officials warn the system is operating at its limits.

Maine is poised to become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large AI data centers, requiring a pause on approvals for facilities over 20 megawatts until 2027 to study their energy and environmental impacts. The bill, passed by a Democratic-controlled legislature, faces opposition over potential economic trade-offs but aims to address concerns about grid strain, rising energy bills, and water usage.