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Texans to vote on providing billions in taxpayer money for fossil methane gas burning power plants (wapo.st)
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The constitutional amendment, which is almost certain to pass, seeks to solve the crisis facing the electric grid in Texas, where a 2021 winter freeze killed 246 people and caused millions to lose power. But not everyone agrees it’s the right solution.

Backers of the proposal, including Republican lawmakers and the fossil fuel industry, say more gas plants are needed to prevent widespread blackouts in the event of another severe storm. Opponents, including environmentalists and energy experts, say subsidizing gas plants would do little to solve the state’s electricity reliability woes while worsening another crisis: climate change.

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Despite the fact that it was primarily gas plants that failed in the freeze? Texas voters really enjoy that kool-aid I guess.

[–] stella@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Texans are some of the most delusional people on the planet.

[–] ratman150@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Our government is a puppet to the fossil fuel industry. Please point the blame at them.