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Texas power grid struggles with system-wide stresses caused by brutal heat wave

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A record heat wave, and its connections to climate change, are highlighting again the growing concerns around America’s electrical grid and whether it can withstand the added stress. In Texas, which operates its own electrical grid, power demand hit an all-time high this week. William Brangham discussed more with Michael Webber, a professor of energy resources at the University of Texas.

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U.S. & Canada
Tags
electricity, heat wave, power grid
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