On Navajo Nation, a Push to Electrify More Homes on the Vast Reservation

Associated Press

Oct 27, 2024

Describes lack of access to running water and electricity in some parts of the Navajo Nation, and the impacts on health and other aspects of life. Details federally-funded efforts to extend power lines and improve connectivity, which have faced challenges related to the rugged landscape and the large size of the Navajo Nation.

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