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Heirlooms that connect Indian Ocean cultures centuries apart

Heirlooms that connect Indian Ocean cultures centuries apart
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Texas crisis a wake-up call for the nation s power grid

Texas crisis a wake-up call for the power grid

Print this article The rare deep freeze in Texas that left millions without power this past week forebodes greater challenges for the U.S. power grid in a future where extreme weather is more common and the economy relies increasingly on electricity to fuel vehicles and heat homes. At its peak, the extreme cold snap in Texas left more than 4 million without power for multiple days and forced offline more than 180 power plants unable to withstand the wintery conditions. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, the state’s grid operator, finally lifted emergency conditions Friday morning once temperatures began to warm slightly, and it was able to bring the lights back on for most Texans.

Texas, the go-it-alone state, is rattled by the failure to keep the lights on

Texas, the go-it-alone state, is rattled by the failure to keep the lights on Will Englund, Steven Mufson, Dino Grandoni © Thomas Ryan Allison/Bloomberg A hearse parked at a gas station in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. Rich in both fossil fuels and self-confidence, Texas has long been devoted to its singular power grid, rejecting federal electricity regulation and the kinds of shared high-voltage connections with neighboring states that can be found across most of the country. Warnings over decades that confidence in the grid was misplaced were ignored by top officials, and largely as a result Texas is entering its fourth day with widespread power failures after a severe cold snap and snowstorm.

Here s why gas and coal went offline during the Texas cold weather catastrophe

Here s why gas and coal went offline during the Texas cold weather catastrophe
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