The global warming debate has “heated up” in Texas because of proposals for coal plants to meet our growing demand for electricity. This paper examines global warming issues in the context of the policy debate in Texas.
Winter Weather Worries
Another Texas summer is coming to an end soon, and despite the scorching temperatures, the electric grid has kept the A/C running. ERCOT didn’t falter when faced with a new all-time peak energy demand record on July 22. But hot, sunny days are only one end of the spectrum. According to a TPPF/Overton Insights poll released yesterday,...