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Heat Waves Put Strain on American Power Grids

June 26, 2022

America’s power grids are facing a stress test. As reports of heat waves and planned blackouts pick up, Matter of Fact takes a closer look at what changes need to be made in order to handle hotter weather and greater demands for electricity. Soledad O’Brien speaks with Jim Robb, CEO of North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

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