Texas power grid
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Beryl Sets off Alarm Bells Among Hurricane Experts
As hurricane frequency and intensity grow, so will death tolls and costly destruction.
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Could April’s Eclipse Impact the Power Grid? Our Energy Expert Says Not To Worry
While parts of the U.S. will experience total darkness during the solar eclipse, the Climate School’s Melissa Lott foresees no major power disruptions.
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How Unprecedented Was the February 2021 Texas Cold Snap?
A look at historical trends shows that extreme cold spells are relatively common during Texas winters. Maybe it’s time to start designing for it.
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Reducing Risk and Avoiding Disaster – Creating Grid 2.0
Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities of upgrading the electric grid during a recent webinar.
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The Texas Power Grid and the Failure of Deregulation
While we need to mitigate climate change and will need government-driven public policy to do that, we must also adapt to the climate change that is already underway.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
