Energy

A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods.

The California Air Resources Board approved a plan to phase out sales of new gas furnaces and water heaters in the state by 2030.

Experts say it will still take some time before the public knows the full impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico. But early figures indicate a tough road ahead as residents attempt to recover.

Around 50,000 solar and battery power systems have been installed on homes in Puerto Rico in recent years, and most seemed to continue working during Hurricane Fiona.

More than 760,000 customers have been left with no access to clean running water since Hurricane Fiona struck the island on Sunday.

Ukrainian authorities said that the three reactors were not hit, but denounced the attack as an act of "nuclear terrorism."

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