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How Dodgy Spare Parts Got Into Jet Engines, Leaving Airlines Scrambling
Airlines are checking their fleets after regulators and engine makers claimed that a small broker sold spare parts with forged safety documents. Source link
PG&E's $6 Billion Plan to Prevent Wildfires Is in Peril
California regulators are likely to significantly restrict the number of power lines the company can bury in the coming years in favor of other ways
Giant Batteries Helped the U.S. Power Grid Eke Through Summer
States are relying more on batteries to avoid blackouts, and additional projects are coming online soon. Source link
Inadequate Inspections Contributed to Jet-Engine Failure
A Pratt & Whitney engine broke down during a United flight to Honolulu in February 2021, showering a Colorado town with metal. Source link
Utilities Face a Growing Dilemma: Shut Off Power or Risk Wildfires
As wildfire risk spreads from Oregon to Hawaii, utilities weigh whether to leave customers in the dark when winds pick up. Source link
Wagers on the Weather? Insurers Offer a Way for Businesses to Hedge Climate Risks
Parametric insurance, which lets businesses tie their policies directly to weather conditions such as wind speed and flood depth, has garnered interest amid tough conditions
The Panama Canal Has Become a Traffic Jam of the Seas
More than 200 vessels are stuck on either side of the waterway as a serious drought cuts crossings. Source link
Hawaiian Electric Is in Talks With Restructuring Firms
The utility is facing mounting litigation alleging it was negligent before and during the Maui wildfires. Source link
Texas Sues Shell Over Massive Fire at Houston Chemical Plant
State officials allege that the multiday blaze caused ‘mass quantities’ of airborne contaminants and illegal flows of wastewater into waterways. Source link
Nikola Recalls Most of Its Battery-Electric Trucks After Fire Probe
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