"The federal government is escalating its warnings about threats to the U.S. electric grid, the latest in a just-released congressional report that indicates a national blackout from a solar storm hit could last from three days to two years, impacting some 40 million.
The Government Accountability Office, Congress’ auditor, also said that the national electric grid system is still in need of protection from solar weather and a nuclear attack.
...The GAO also spelled out the potential damage and impact on everyday life in a “blackout” or “black sky” situation..."
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