2 Energy production risks
Accidents can happen in industrial processes; spillages, releases of gas and explosions which by and large are contained within the premises. The energy industries are no exception, but the consequences can be vastly different. The grounding of a tanker and the subsequent release of crude oil into the water can kill fish and sea birds, and destroy the livelihood of a coastal community dependant on fishing.
Electricity supply can be cut for several reasons. A lightning strike on an overhead power line or a wind generator, the latter a quite common ocurrence, could knock out a circuit breaker, which might reconnect quickly. Another reason could be a circuit overload which might occur if part of a circuit is isolated ...
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