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How Texas kept the lights on in the recent deep freeze

Texas has invested more in wind and solar power than any other state in recent years, but during the current cold snap, natural gas has played a key role in keeping the lights on.

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People who survive multiple disasters have worse mental health

People who survive multiple disasters have worse mental health

Mental resiliency could be harder to rebuild than a house or business in places that have experienced multiple disasters, study suggests.
Colonial Pipeline hack shows risk to US energy independence
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Colonial Pipeline hack shows risk to US energy independence

The country relies less on foreign oil than it used to, but pipelines and grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and extreme weather.
Nearly 12 million Texans face water disruptions. The state needs residents to stop dripping taps
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Nearly 12 million Texans face water disruptions. The state needs residents to stop dripping taps

After enduring multiple days of freezing temperatures and Texans dripping faucets to prevent frozen pipes from bursting, cities across the state warned Wednesday that water levels are dangerously low, and it may be unsafe to drink.
‘Now it's coming back to bite them': Democrats see an opening in G.O.P. oversight of Texas grid
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‘Now it's coming back to bite them': Democrats see an opening in G.O.P. oversight of Texas grid

As the state reels from power outages, Democrats look to turn the tables on the Republicans who dominate state government.
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