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PJM, the nation's largest power grid operator, imposed emergency measures as electricity demand approached an all-time high during extreme heat. Trump's Great American State Fair temporarily shut down as temperatures hit triple digits in Washington, D.C., with at least seven peop
PJM, the nation's largest power grid operator, imposed emergency measures as electricity demand approached an all-time high during extreme heat. Trump's Great American State Fair temporarily shut down as temperatures hit triple digits in Washington, D.C., with at least seven people reported dead. The grid is operating at crisis capacity.
When grid operators order emergency curbs, it means demand is approaching the point where rolling blackouts become likely. The timing—during a national commemoration event—forced visible public disruptions. The death count rising during the heat event shows this isn't just a power system problem; it's a public health crisis. Repeated heat emergencies straining the grid suggest the infrastructure isn't keeping pace with climate reality.
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