The American Power Grid is Vulnerable

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And That’s Dangerous for National Security The US bulk power system, which provides electricity and supports national defense, vital emergency services, and critical infrastructure, could be damaged by enemies of the state. President Trump recently signed an executive order to shield the United States national power grid on the premise that the grid is exploitable by foreign and domestic adversaries.  What makes the United States energy infrastructure so unstable and at-risk? Today the US is easily positioned to be energy independent thanks in no small part to the rapid expansion of the domestic natural gas industry. But on the flip…...

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