3 chapters across the catalog
An analysis of the Texas power crisis suggests that the closure of reliable coal plants in favor of wind energy contributed to the grid's failure. Reports indicate that Austin residents had their power cut to support larger cities like Houston and Dallas during the storm.
A discussion on the legality of knighthoods for Americans noted that titles from the Queen of England are merely honorary with no legal status. Separately, the trend of "rolling coal"—modifying diesel trucks to emit thick black smoke at hybrid cars and cyclists—is criticized as a toxic "redneck" practice prevalent in parts of Texas and the Midwest.
France 24 Coal Rolling Report, Texas Emission Laws
A France 24 news report details the American phenomenon of "coal rolling," where truck owners modify diesel engines to emit thick black smoke as a protest against environmental regulations. The report singles out Texas for its lack of emissions testing on diesel vehicles, though the hosts express skepticism about the prevalence of the practice.
