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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Grid is a Care System

from Solarpunk Futures

On this episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast from Solarpunk Magazine, host Justine Norton-Kertson discusses power outages as a matter of life and death for millions of people who rely on electricity to power their medical devices, making the case that we should understand the electric grid as a care system and build collective systems of support rather than relying on personal preparedness.The Invading Sea - "Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities respond"https://www.theinvadingsea.com/2026/05/05/medical-devices-outages-backup-power-energy-bills-solar-climate-change-rechargeable-batteriesSolarpunk Magazine: https://solarpunkmagazine.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/solarpunkmagFollow Solarpunk Magazine on social media:BlueskyInstagramTikTokFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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