America’s electric grid is vulnerable to attack from electromagnetic weaponry, and building a smart grid might make it worse, says Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD). Bartlett, a former research scientist and engineer, offers his solution for securing U.S. electronics from attack.
“The more sophisticated we become, the more vulnerable we are,” said Bartlett. “There’s a huge concern about cyber-attacks on the grid.”
Listen To NPR Interview With Congressman Bartlett
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$100M is nothing compared to the substantial costs involved if nothing is done.
This is more important than healthcare or clunkers. Therefore, our wonderful congress will do nothing about it.