#TexasPowerGridFailure
Winter storm causes massive Texas power outages, killing hundreds.
Origin & Impact
A February 2021 winter storm exposed Texas’s isolated power grid’s fatal vulnerabilities, leaving millions without power during freezing temperatures. At least 246 people died from hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and related causes.
The disaster sparked debate about deregulation, climate change preparedness, and infrastructure resilience.
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#Texas #ERCOT #WinterStorm #Infrastructure