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The Latest Breaking News from Uri

Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?

Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.

The Texas Tribune

Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says

ERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.

The Texas Tribune

Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

The Texas Tribune

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Hafta 536: War drums and fake news with India-Pakistan tensions

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by retired Brigadier Kuldip Singh. In this tense news week, we begin by dissecting India’s Operation Sindoor and strikes on terror camps in Pakistan on May 7. “Neither side, particularly India, wants…

Newslaundry

‘Avoid religious rhetoric, draw on past economic and security gains’: Editorials after Pahalgam attack

Across editorial pages in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, the message was clear on Thursday: resist divisive rhetoric, draw strength from recent gains in peace and development, and ensure justice is swift and focused.

Newslaundry

Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter

ERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.

The Texas Tribune

Pipeline Explosion in Deer Park Reveals Hidden Hazards Texans Face

The pipeline’s owner is “the same company that got $2.4 billion richer when Texans froze to death during Uri,” one activist points out.

Texas Observer

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As Summer Heat Hits, How Is the Texas Grid Faring?

Amid new projections of surging demand, energy analyst Doug Lewin explains what worries him–and what doesn’t.

Texas Observer

Texas power grid operator's independent monitor says state shouldn’t meddle with market

AUSTIN, Texas — The independent authority for Texas’ power grid operator ERCOT has a novel idea for how state officials should tackle restructuring Texas’ electricity market in the wake of 2021′s deadly winter storm: do nothing.

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