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They set out for a one-hour boat ride. What happened next lasted months
By Michelle Rivera
Every elecricity generation option has disadvantages. Rejecting them all has consequences, too.
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM · 1 min read
What will turn Ohio’s NIMBYs -- not in my backyarders -- into YIMBYs - yes in my backyarders – when it comes to power generation? A brownout during a heat wave? A rolling blackout during a winter freeze? An employer choosing another state because dependable electricity is unavailable or too expensive?
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