Political leaders in Texas prize what they see as the state's self-reliance, its go-it-alone ethos, and its cheap power – all of which they regard as related. The independence of the power sector may not last.
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St. Corona, a small village at the foot of the Alps, has long relied on skiers to support the local economy. But in a changing climate, the village is transitioning to a warm-weather economy.
The widespread power failures in Texas in the face of a winter cold snap shine a light on what some see as the derelict state of America's electricity infrastructure.
The U.S. is setting up a program to curb climate-warming refrigerants. But a new undercover survey suggests leaks are more common than regulators have assumed.
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