In February 2021, winter storms swept across the South and South-Central United States. The entire state of Texas was warned about a winter storm on the 14th. The next day, dense snowpack and freezing rain had already caused a blackout in Texas that left millions without heat or power for days or even weeks. Dr Joshua Busby, a professor of public affairs at University of Texas at Austin was one of these people. We lost power for three days[]They were without hot water for ten consecutive days. Financially, the blackouts and storms caused an estimated $2.5 billion in losses. $80 to $130 BillionIn economic losses. It also caused a significant loss of human lives. Official statistics report that there were over 210 victims, but others put the figure at around 270. Three to four times as many people were murdered, mainly those who were poorer or medically vulnerable.
Texas went dark | Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
