UTILITY GRID VULNERABILITY - EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES
Many people think of Monopoly's "Water Works" and "Electric Company" when they think of utilities, but utilities encompass more than these two services. Read the articles below for a better understanding of America's utilities and the challenges that face them.
Why the Federal Government Needs to Step Up Efforts to Close the Rural Broadband Divide
Lee, Seddon, Tanner, and Lai of Brookings analyze why IIJA's money should be used for a stronger broadband network - a service still badly needed even in the 21st century.
A California City's Water Supply is Expected to Run Out in 2 Months
Despite the focus of this article, California is not alone in its water woes. Joshua Partlow of the Washington Post writes that "the most severe drought in the American West since the 9th century is now in its 23rd year."
Sewer Backups, Increasing from Climate Change, are Costing City's Homeowners
Roxanne Scott of CityLimits reports on how NYC homeowners are often left to confront sewer backups on their own dime, despite being connected to city-owned infrastructure.
Upgrading the Grid
Brian Warshay of Foreign Affairs delves into what is needed to boost our "geriatric grid" into one that is functional, flexible, and ultimately sustainable.
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4 Things to Know About Florida's Wrecked Electric Grid
What can we learn from Hurricane Ian's impact on Florida? Lee and Swartz of EnergyWire outline 4 lessons learned that can be applied to other states.
Water Security
Read this article for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's explanation of vulnerabilities to our water treatment systems.