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A US government report warns that reliance on coal and natural gas, coupled with declining renewables, could lead to widespread blackouts by 2030, especially as power demand increases with AI development. The report supports extending the life of coal plants to prevent outages, reflecting the Trump administration's pro-coal stance, and highlights tensions with clean energy policies and climate concerns.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, controlled by the Russian military since February 2022, lost connection to its main external power line and was switched to a reserve line, which has less than half the power capacity. The plant is on the verge of a blackout, and this situation can lead to equipment failure. Additionally, signs of a steam leak prompted the shutdown of one reactor, affecting the plant's steam production. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been working to establish a safety mechanism for the plant.