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Friday, August 28 

Hey, y'all, I learned an insane stat this week. In 2017, the world's busiest airport — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — experienced a power outage that cancelled 1,200 flights. And as extreme weather in the U.S. gets worse, these types of power outages could become more likely. That's why Pittsburgh spearheaded a plan designed to keep its airport running smoothly no matter what's happening at the utility company, and the solution they came up with could make air travel smoother nationwide if other airports take notice 👇

Today's Episode

For the past few years, Pittsburgh International Airport has been generating on-site electricity, more than it needs even at peak operation, to fortify itself against the kind of power outages that hit airports (unsettlingly often) across the world. And it's selling that surplus energy back to the city, making money off its redundancy plan.

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In this week's episode of "Your City Could Be Better", City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris brings David into the little-known world of airport energy independence, showing how a one-time investment can bring the kind of peace of mind that both travelers and operators hope for every day.

PODCAST

Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? Plus, the Ethical Dilemma of School Zoning

Oh, and don't miss this week's Word on the Street segment, where David and Megan get into a heated debate about school zoning: Is it ok to lie about where your kid lives to get them into a better public school? 👀

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