The climate crisis is quickly becoming an energy crisis
From snow days to heat holidays, climate change is shutting down cities as power runs out, writes David Callaway High winds tied to hurricanes are ripping down power transmission wires and starting fires, like in Maui I n Los Angeles last Sunday, city officials warned residents to stay inside and off the roads ahead of the first tropical storm to roar through southern California in 84 years, as power went out for thousands of people . In Italy this week, 17 cities warned residents and tourists to stay inside during the day as temperatures approached 48C. France is warning people in the southeast to stay indoors this weekend as extreme heat threatens output from two nuclear plants on the Rhone River. And Iran declared a two-day public holiday earlier this month to close the economy over fears electrical output wouldnt keep up with air conditioning as the heat hits new highs. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies High winds tied to hurricanes are ripping down power transmission wires and starting fires, like in Maui San Francisco Chronicle Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}