At Least Three Dead in Explosion at European Hydroelectric Plant
An explosion in northern Italy killed at least three workers and injured five others, a regional fire chief said.
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Drought Forces California to Shut Down Major Hydroelectric Power Plant
Drought and extremely low water levels in the Lake Oroville reservoir have forced authorities in California to shut down the state’s most important hydroelectric power plant, amid intense summer heat and peak electricity demand.
California Plans for Loss of Hydroelectric Power Due to Lack of Water
California is planning to take a major hydroelectric power plant offline later this summer during a season of peak demand because extreme drought means there is not enough water available to run its turbines.
California Fears Blackouts in Heat Wave as Drought Limits Hydroelectric Power
Authorities are telling Californians to conserve electricity Thursday evening, as a heat wave that coincides with a severe drought that has limited the availability of hydroelectric power to the state.
