New Brunswick Power links osprey nests and squirrels to "blue sky" power outages in Canada.
New Brunswick Power identifies ospreys and squirrels as main causes of "blue sky" power outages in New Brunswick, Canada. Ospreys build nests on power poles, causing arcs and outages with their activities such as carrying sticks and droppings, while squirrels scamper across equipment and get electrocuted. Utility companies are considering building artificial structures for bird nests and trimming active nests to prevent outages.
August 12, 2024
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