scientists have been warning for several years that the earth is entering a new solar cycle characterized by intence and fequent solar storms, where the sun releases large bursts of electrified gasses. Those storms can disrupt statellites, including the global positioning system; including flying electronic divices, even disrupt the electricity grid.
Though such veriaty in the sun's cycles are normal, the world is increaseing reliant on electronic devices, which are particularly Vulnerable during such solar storms. Such solar storms could disrupt essential goods and services.

Unlike during previous solar storms, the world is particularly vulnerable to disruption. Last time we had a maximum in the solar cycle about ten years ago, the world was a differant place. Many of the effects of space weather are similar to the impact of a man-made electro.magnetic pulse created a nucular explosion, could have on satellites and electric devices.
These effects, however, would be localized, whereas solar storms could effect the entire planet.
The impact of a massive solar storm isn't fully understood because it's not alaways clear how dependant specific industries such as telecommunication are on GPS.
The goal shoud be to take measure now so that there is no disruption, because if protective steps aren't taken the communication and electronic Infrastucture could be severely disturbed.