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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

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megaton thermonuclear weapon , code-named Starfish Prime, 250 miles above Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean. Over 1,000 miles away, the blast knocked out electricity supply in parts of Hawaii and disrupted telephone service for a period of time. covering portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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American Electric Power has signed on as a corporate sponsor of The Pickens Plan, proposed by oil and gas industry veteran T. American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. Boone Pickens. Michael Morris.