Power outages, system failures, and shutdowns at industrial plants in Texas during February’s winter storm led to millions of pounds of pollution. Between February 11 and 15, 2021, almost 200 facilities throughout the state reported excess toxic chemicals released into the air…
Winter Storm in Texas
Heavy snowfall hit the Lone Star state on February 15, 2021 causing many homes to lose power and pipes to freeze and burst. These water leaks caused advisory warnings about the safety of drinking water, and many residents were instructed to boil water before use. Food shortages also affected Texans as grocery store shelves…