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\nOur electrical grid can be taken down by storms, fires, and squirrels. But there’s a better way to power the world. A microgrid is a decentralized power system that doesn’t have a single point of failure. That means one squirrel can’t...\nOur electrical grid can be taken down by storms, fires, and squirrels. But there’s a better way to power the world. A microgrid is a decentralized power system that doesn’t have a single point of failure. That means one squirrel can’t cause a massive blackout, and it also protects against the increasing number of severe weather events, storms, and wildfires. Read more on the power of microgrids in David Roberts’ and Alvin Chang’s explainer on the topic More on how California can become more energy-resilient Umair Irfan’s reporting on PG&E’s power shutoffs in California For data on squirrel-related power outages, check out this map that shows all animal-related outages Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out Watch our full video catalog Follow Vox on Facebook Or Twitter\n
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