Texas leaders failed to heed warnings that left the state’s power grid vulnerable to winter extremes, experts say

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By Erin DouglasFeb 19, 2021, 6:30 am332 pts
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. Millions of Texans have gone days without power or heat in subfreezing temperatures brought on by snow and ice storms. Limited regulations on companies that generate power and a history of isolating Texas from federal oversight help explain the crisis,…

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