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Demand for generators grows amid Texas outages. But who can afford them?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Sep 9, 2024
The price of a generator can range from hundreds to many thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for the most vulnerable.
Extreme weather means blackouts are a part of life in Texas. But for low-income seniors and others in need, buying a generator to operate an air conditioner or medical equipment may be out of reach.
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Venezuela's power blackouts are fueling a surge in migration

by Catherine Ellis
Jul 24, 2024
Businesses, restaurants, hospitals and citizens are all grappling with recurring power outages — and debating leaving as a result.
Above, a view of the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, on July 10, during a partial power cut.
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