I wonder how much it would cost to harden the US power grid against another Carrington Event, such that "only" thousands of people would die, instead of millions.
Under the guise of protecting the grid from an EMP attack, it would seem well worth it. I’ve seen estimates shared here, but drawing a blank at the moment. Seemed dirt cheap, relatively speaking.
Thank you, that was the number I was remembering as well, but it seemed so crazy low I didn't want to repeat it. Even a dysfunctional U.S. Congress should be able to cough up that much money.
