@cbsnews: Ernesto may be a hurricane now, but just days ago, it was just a tropical storm. But that’s all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it’s not just an island problem, it’s an issue across the entire U.S. as extreme weather takes a toll on infrastructure that is still being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, here’s what to know about the intersection of climate and energy — and why adequate policy is more more important than ever. #climateelection #climate #climatechange #puertorico #usvi #usvirginislands #energy #powergrid #electricity #weather #severeweather #ernesto #hurricaneernesto #tropicalstorm #hurricaneseason #infrastructure #politics #election

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