In the aftermath of a historic blizzard that left more than 300,000 Massachusetts homes and businesses without electricity, you might be wondering why more power lines aren't put underground. After ...

NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how local communities are moving forward on climate solutions Power lines across the country weren't built for a changing climate. Storms ...

Power lines across the country weren’t designed for a changing climate, with much of the nation’s grid built more than half a century ago. Today, stronger storms and heavier precipitation cause ...

An ice storm in northern Michigan in March 2025 brought down trees and power lines, causing widespread damage and outages. Michael Livingston / IPR News This coverage is made possible through a ...

Power outages are increasing as the grid ages and climate change drives more frequent severe weather. Burying power lines underground can be more... As severe weather tests the grid, utilities ...

Power lines across the country weren't built for a changing climate. Storms cause hundreds of outages a year, many because of trees falling across above-ground power lines. Burying lines underground ...