Ishan Thakur
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After paying for rent and utilities, they have just $300 a month to pay for medicine, groceries, and hospital bills.
After paying for rent and utilities, they have just $300 a month to pay for medicine, groceries, and hospital bills.
The shutoff threw a wrench in their careful planning.
The shutoff threw a wrench in their careful planning.
They lost around $200 worth of food, wiping out their reserves.
They lost around $200 worth of food, wiping out their reserves.
Still, they felt lucky.
Last month, Bell's doctors put her on oxygen, which means she now needs power 24-7.
Last month, Bell's doctors put her on oxygen, which means she now needs power 24-7.
California was the first state to cut power to prevent fires.
California was the first state to cut power to prevent fires.
Michael Wara directs the Climate and Energy Policy Program at Stanford.
Michael Wara directs the Climate and Energy Policy Program at Stanford.