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Over Fifty Groups Petition EPA to Improve Oversight of Water Pollution from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations | Earthjustice
Today, a nationwide coalition of 51 citizens’ groups and community advocacy, environmental justice, and environmental advocacy organizations, together representing tens of millions of people, in partnership with Earthjustice, petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve its oversight of water pollution from industrial-scale concentrated animal feeding operations, commonly known as Large CAFOs.
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Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
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Storms swept through West Michigan Monday afternoon, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings and tens of thousands of power outages.
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
Across the US, a day of extreme weather prompts heat warnings, severe flooding and power outages for hundreds of thousands | CNN Close icon
In a matter of hours Monday, the iconic landmarks of Yellowstone National Park were shuttered to the public and its roads left unpassable after a torrential downpour and rapid snowmelt contributed to unprecedented flooding at one of America's most visited national parks.
Energy experts sound alarm about US electric grid: 'It's not designed to withstand the impacts of climate change' | CNN Close icon
Energy experts tell CNN that some power grid operators are not considering the climate crisis in their plans, which could lead to more outages.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Rapid River, Michigan
| City | Rapid River |
| County | Delta |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49878 |
Multiple power outages were reported in southern Delta County with the main outage area from Gladstone eastward along US-41 and US-2 to Nahma Junction. There were multiple lightning flashes reported in that area.