Polar Vortex Threatens Higher Winter Power Bills from US to Europe
Signs are emerging that the girdle of winds around the Arctic could weaken and allow frigid air to spill south, driving up electricity demand and snarling transport.
An arctic blast that brought freezing temperatures to Paris, France, in January 2024.
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The risk of a serious cold snap in the US, Asia and parts of Europe is rising this winter, threatening to send energy bills surging at a time when consumers and businesses are already stretched thin.