Extreme space weather, which happens randomly once in a while, could destroy the power grid in the affected region.

Our capacity to repair large industrial systems is limited to a certain number per year. If one blows out, it can be handled soon. If 10,000 blow out, they may have to queue for years -- after waiting for the systems needed for rebuilding to function again.

The good news is that distributed renewable generation capacity, which we need to avoid almost certain disaster from global heating, is most of what we need to prevent this problem.

SCROTUS won't stop with getting rid of online personal ads. Those fanatical Christians want to clamp down on sex, for everyone except their leaders.

Saboteur Pruitt sent a memo to EPA staff calling on them to mislead the public about the danger of global heating.

The EPA placed superfund cleanup in the hands of a saboteur who has fought against the whole idea.

A massive PR campaign in the US is painting the acting king of Salafi Arabia as admirable and acceptable.

A US foundation and "think tank" that was set up by Salafi Arabia has the mission of whitewashing him.

In regard to women's rights, I think the changes he has made are worthy of public appreciation as long as we make it clear they are just the beginning of what is needed. By doing so, we will encourage further respect for women's rights.