utilities industry

Michigan power outages: Severe storms leave more than 500,000 in the dark across Michigan and Ohio

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Michigan power outages: Severe storms leave more than 500,000 in the dark across Michigan and Ohio

CNN  —  More than half a million homes and businesses are without power in parts of Michigan and Ohio overnight into Friday as a forceful round of severe thunderstorms has brought heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region. The storms marched from southern Michigan into Ohio overnight, threatening powerful … Read more

Fukushima nuclear waste water: Japan to release treated water despite China’s opposition

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Fukushima nuclear waste water: Japan to release treated water despite China’s opposition

CNN  —  Japan on Thursday began releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant, sparking a fiery tirade from China which described operation as a “selfish and irresponsible act”. The release is part of a controversial plan that has met fierce objections from many consumers as well as some regional countries, with Beijing leading … Read more