Climate change is causing the storms that cause Texas’ mass power outages. As emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gasses continue to increase temperatures, severe weather disasters will worsen. Warmer oceans fuel storms, causing hurricanes to likely be stronger. The massive network of equipment that moves electricity across the state and then to individual Texas homes and businesses is unprepared for the severe weather expected in years ahead, experts say. 🇺🇸
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