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Solar Storms Loom: Experts Warn of Widespread Outages

1/22/2025

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Solar storms threaten our technology and infrastructure, especially power grids and satellites. With the solar cycle peaking in 2025, experts caution that we could face widespread outages. To safeguard against potential crises, nations must invest in protective measures and foster international cooperation, learning from past vulnerabilities in our interconnected systems.

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Solar storms threaten our technology and infrastructure, especially power grids and satellites. With the solar cycle peaking in 2025, experts caution that we could face widespread outages. To safeguard against potential crises, nations must invest in protective measures and foster international cooperation, learning from past vulnerabilities in our interconnected systems.