Cut to the Chase with Marshall Masters

Mainstream scientists and prestigious institutions such as The National Academy of Science warn us that the coming solar maximum of 2012/2013 could be catastrophic in scope.

What they fear is that a one or more solar storms could collapse our national power grid. Not for days or perhaps a week, but for months and certainly longer for poorer nations.

In that event, can a few flashlights and household candles see us through? Only if one assumes a temporary inconvenience, such as rolling brownouts or blackouts.

If it goes longer, the dangers multiple. For example, hospitals have enough diesel on hand for 3 days of emergency power. After that, energy-dependent, modern medicine as know it, is toasted and we’re back to the elixir remedies of 100 years ago. GO