Posted on 02/17/2021 6:02:56 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
AUSTIN, Texas - Winter weather that has overwhelmed power grids unprepared for climate change and left millions without electricity in record-breaking cold kept its grip on the nation’s midsection Wednesday.
At least 20 people have died, some while struggling to find warmth inside their homes. In the Houston area, one family succumbed to carbon monoxide from car exhaust in their garage; another perished after flames spread from their fireplace.
Blame the polar vortex, a weather pattern that usually keeps to the Arctic, but is increasingly visiting lower latitudes and staying beyond its welcome. Scientists say global warming caused by humans is partly responsible for making the polar vortex’s southward escapes longer and more frequent.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed those who had lost power during a live interview Wednesday on NBC’s “Today.”
“I know they can’t see us right now because they’re without electricity, but the president and I are thinking of them and really hope that we can do everything that is possible through the signing of the emergency orders to get federal relief to support them,” Harris said.
The situation in Texas drew attention at Wednesday’s International Energy Forum, including messages of support from Saudi Arabia’s energy minister and OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo.
“As the extreme weather in Texas has shown, we cannot take energy security for granted, even in a country like the United States,” Barkindo said at the forum, which was held virtually.
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So much global warming I can’t stand it!
I thought "climate change" meant global warming.
If the left didn’t require “green” power, there would be no problem. Green energy is never there when we need it. You can’t prepare for that.
The only thing missing right about now is a climate summit in Austin......
The politics are to blame. A reduction of 30% of coal driven plants and moving to solar and wind was a debacle. My kids are freezing thanks to the leftist gangsters. And since the fake prez stole office, I’m at an extra $15 a gallon to fill my van and climbing. Every subsequent election will be rigged. What’s a God fearing American to do?
Yes! Scientist say HUMAN caused! Such powers bestowed upon us by GOD! Really, Texas is in a deep freeze like many places on planet earth yet this is global warming... SMH
no. the weather was getting colder so they had to change global warming to climate change. it is better this way because the climate is always changing and everything will still apply. funny how that works.
Is it Man Made Global Warming??
Is it the effects of the KNOWN Solar Minimum??
Is it from an over zealous anti carbon campaign by AlGore, Hollywood,Greenpeace... that went too far and plunged the earth into an Ice Age?? Wouldn’t that be a Crime against Humanity? Genocide? Should these people be Prosecuted? Sued? Banished from the Planet before it freezes over?
I choose the Latter!
They’re gonna need more refrigerated trucks!
(Not sure why if you wind up frozen?)
They’ve got to keep the climate change hoax going even when it’s obvious that their narrative is 110% bullchit.
Shoot. I don’t know.
Can someone explain this statement? It is early for me this morning.
Yes, and the implication that human activity is the main cause of climate change is now well-established in the minds of many, if not most, people. This is a classic example of the logical fallacy known as begging the question.
Thanks for the updates. The twist everything to promote the Big Lie.
Everything is going bad under Biden.
>>“I know they can’t see us right now because they’re without electricity, but the president and I are thinking of them and really hope that we can do everything that is possible through the signing of the emergency orders to get federal relief to support them,” Harris said.
Communist speak for “thoughts and prayers”
***Scientists say global warming caused by humans is partly responsible for making the polar vortex’s southward escapes longer and more frequent. ***
I remember reading of 1836, Texas, when the Alamo Flag froze to the flagpole, and Santa Anna’s troops marched north in a snow storm. Some of the Mayans pressed into military service froze to death.
With pretzel logic like that, the only thing you can do is crack open a beer and get the mustard.
CC
Mother Nature is a great regulator of socialist’s agenda,,,,,,,let Capitalism control the issues based on necessity. Necessity has always been he Mother of Invention.
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