Most Texans are used to weather-related power outages, but they're probably not aware of the danger they pose to the state's massive petrochemical plants, which at times must send thousands of pounds of chemical vapors into the air. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.
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Comments (3)
gypsy314 ne
Hey fellow Americans reelect Obama and democrats and we will all be in the dark Since the democrats and Obama are shutting down more power plants then the grid can handle of demand. So when your sitting in the dark you have no one to blame but your self if you support democrats and Obama. Do not believe me do your own home work then go vote.
Christine Lund
These supremely rich companies should be made by law to supply their own alternative electric system or pay huge fines for the chemicals they send into the air.
David Spratt
Christine,,,, If people like yourself would just have their power shut off and quit using it they would not be so " Supremely rich."
Maybe you would prefer they build more windmills and solar ? You could then have the privilege of paying 2 to 4 times as much for your power.
By all means pass a law that they provide "their own alternative electric system," Guess who will pay for that?
People are railing on corporations and business for being profitable. How many people have 401 K's, stocks, bonds, or other investment instruments that rely on corporate profits? DAMN THOSE CORPORATIONS FOR MAKING MONEY FOR INVESTORS !!!!!!!!!!!!
EVEN WORSE DAMN THEM FOR MAKING MONEY AND EMPLOYING PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!
STOP SPENDING YOUR MONEY WITH THE COMPANIES YOU HATE SO MUCH AND THEY WILL GO AWAY. WE ALL WILL BE BETTER OFF FOR IT,,,,,, RIGHT?????