Electric Bills Rising For Duke Energy Carolinas Households
Power bills are going up slightly for Duke Energy households in central and western North Carolina this week.
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Puerto Rico Loses Power — Again
The U.S. territory was hit by an islandwide blackout, affecting more than 3 million people. Puerto Rico has struggled to rebuild its infrastructure since Hurricane Maria hit in September.
A Tree Falls In Puerto Rico, And 840,000 Customers Lose Power
A single tree plunged more than half of the island's population into darkness. It was a humbling reminder for some that power restoration is not yet complete in more remote parts of the island.
What History And Fiction Teach Us About Women And Power
Psychologist Tania Lombrozo considers two books: In one, we learn what ancient Greece can tell us about Twitter trolls and, in the other, we're shown a world in which women have power over men.
'You Have To Try': Puerto Ricans, Without Power, Find Ways Forward
Hurricane Maria knocked out power across the entire island, and many areas lack running water. Doing laundry, turning on the lights, eating dinner: Everyday life has become a constant challenge.
Grilled Cheese Cooked On Shutters? After Irma, Floridians Got Creative With Food
People get hungry during natural disasters, and processed, pre-packaged food can get old fast. But with a little imagination, some folks managed to make themselves some surprisingly good hot meals.
Whatever Happened To ... The Surgeon Who Couldn't Count On Electricity?
His goal: to perform surgery. The problem: power outages and finicky machines. We check back in with a doctor in Ghana.
10K Tourists Must Evacuate North Carolina Island
Ten thousand tourists have been ordered to evacuate a North Carolina island following a power outage.
Making The Cloud Green: Tech Firms Push For Renewable Energy Sources
Few people can demand what kind of electricity they get. But Microsoft and Facebook, which operate huge, power-hungry data centers, are trying to green up the electricity grid with their buying power.
Waking Up Without Power Starts The Day Off Wrong
Rolling blackouts and power shortages make it hard to get anything done in Africa — from cooking a hot breakfast to running a small business.