CLEAN : Energy expert explains why Texas suffered massive outages

CLEAN : Energy expert explains why Texas suffered massive outages

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Social Studies, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the power outage in Texas caused by failures in natural gas, wind, nuclear, and coal systems due to cold weather. It highlights Texas's historical decision to maintain energy independence to avoid federal oversight, driven by a free-market ideology. The video emphasizes that electricity should be a reliable service, with profit being secondary, and notes that this perspective is spreading to other states.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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