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Reliance on ‘Renewables’ Makes Widespread Blackout Nightmare More Likely

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Reliance on ‘Renewables’ Makes Widespread Blackout Nightmare More Likely
Wind turbines stretch across the horizon at the Spearville Wind Farm near Spearville, Kan., on Sept. 29, 2024. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
Gary Abernathy
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Imagine taking the subway to work when the train comes to a sudden halt halfway between scheduled stops. You pull out your smartphone to go online and see what the problem is, but you have no reception—no cell signal, no internet.

Gary Abernathy
Gary Abernathy
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Gary Abernathy is a longtime newspaper editor, reporter, and columnist. He was a contributing columnist for the Washington Post from 2017–2023 and a frequent guest analyst across numerous media platforms. He is a contributing columnist for The Empowerment Alliance, which advocates for realistic approaches to energy consumption and environmental conservation.