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03/03/2019
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By Jose Lopez
A basic guide to surviving an EMP attack
In the technology-dependent world we live in today, an EMP attack is one of the worst things that could happen. Surviving one requires a lot of preparation and planning. You need to understand first what an EMP is and what it can affect in our daily lives. Understanding EMP EMP stands for electromagnetic pulse, which […]
01/14/2019
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By JD Heyes
Doomsday report warns Americans to prepare for six-month grid-down scenario filled with chaos and disruption
Warning that the U.S. power grid is a prime target for enemy nation-states and non-state actors, a new report is urging Americans to prepare for six months’ worth of service disruption and the resultant chaos it will cause. The report, “Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage” from The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council, notes that the […]
12/27/2018
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By JD Heyes
Reports warn of disabling attacks to U.S. power grid that could wipe out “democracy” and the “world order”
A pair of reports released in the past month from two separate federal entities both warn of dire, devastating consequences from the destruction or disabling of a substantial portion of the U.S. power grid. In late November, the Pentagon released an eye-opening analysis of the effects of a potential electromagnetic pulse (EMP) stemming from the […]
06/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A simple guide to making your own wind turbine
If you live in a windy area, you could take advantage of the weather by building a small wind turbine. Here is a construction guide for a DIY turbine for your home. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) You will need the following tools and materials for your project: Old electric drill Phillips screwdriver and screws A cutting tool such as PVC […]
02/14/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
How to determine whether solar is a good investment for your home site
Solar energy is often touted as the energy source of tomorrow. We’ve been told that it’s clean, it’s safe, it’s renewable. These are all good reasons to consider investing in solar energy, especially if you have aspirations of living off the grid. But actually doing so is a whole other matter that needs a lot […]
02/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Preparing for disaster: How to set up backup electric power
Imagine this scenario: you’re relaxing at home with your family, then the power suddenly goes out. Will everyone panic because you don’t have a backup source of electricity, or will you be calm and collected as you head to your portable generator? (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) If you have backup electrical power, you won’t have to worry […]
11/15/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Green power dangers: Scientists review the downside of renewable energies
Renewable energy is a type of energy that can be collected from natural sources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. It is also believed to have a much lower environmental impact compared to conventional energy technology, and because of this governments continue to lean towards renewable energy sources. Apparently, its potential […]
10/26/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
The shared economy is going solar with neighbors buying and selling renewable energy to each other in Brooklyn
Blockchain technology, the same database system that drives Bitcoin, is now being used to transform the energy sector. A consortium of concerned citizens have proposed a community microgrid iteration that allows people to bid for and sell solar energy to their neighbors. Brooklyn-based LO3 Energy seeks to create a series of local energy networks which […]
10/25/2017
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By Jayson Veley
Security experts urge protection again EMP attack, concerned that North Korea could kill 90% of Americans
For years now, those who believe that the United States could one day be forced into darkness as a result of a massive EMP strike have been mocked and laughed at. However, as tensions between the U.S. and North Korea continue to rise, so too do the chances that our country may be hit by […]
10/14/2017
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By News Editors
In a Cashless World, You’d Better Pray the Power Never Goes Out
When Hurricane Maria knocked out power in Puerto Rico, residents there realized they were going to need physical cash — and a lot of it. (Article by Ryan McMaken republished from Mises.org) Bloomberg reported yesterday that the Fed was forced to fly a planeload of cash to the Island to help avert disaster: William Dudley, the New York Fed president, […]
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