Winter – Page 9 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Natural gas production plunged 45% during the Texas freeze

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Natural gas production in Texas collapsed by 45 percent during the cold snap last week, primarily due to freeze-offs, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday, citing estimates from IHS Markit. … Read More >Natural gas production plunged 45% during the Texas freeze

USA

White House Expects to Catch Up on Vaccine Deliveries in Coming Days

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

One-third of the coronavirus vaccine doses delayed amid the winter storms in the US have been delivered and the White House expects to fully catch up on vaccine distribution this week, Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. … Read More >White House Expects to Catch Up on Vaccine Deliveries in Coming Days

USA

Houston, Fort Worth Mayors Say Government Should Pay for Texans’ $5,000 Electric Bills

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021By Editor

Abnormally cold and snowy weather swept through several regions of the US, with at least 58 casualties. Texas has become one of the worst-hit states since the bad weather has led to massive power outages, the suspension of refineries and other businesses. … Read More >Houston, Fort Worth Mayors Say Government Should Pay for Texans’ $5,000 Electric Bills

USA

Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Texas as state continues to battle power outages amid extreme cold

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021By Editor

President Joe Biden has declared that “a major disaster” status is in effect in Texas, unlocking federal money for counties that have been suffering from an unusual and deadly cold wave. … Read More >Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Texas as state continues to battle power outages amid extreme cold

USA

‘People turn off their power because they can’t afford it’, Texas woman slapped with $11,000 electricity bill tells RT

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021By Editor

Texas infrastructure wasn’t ready for the winter storm that paralyzed the state this week, and it’s unfair that the working people are now forced to pay the price, a local woman, who received a shocking power bill, told RT. … Read More >‘People turn off their power because they can’t afford it’, Texas woman slapped with $11,000 electricity bill tells RT

USA

Texas apartment block collapses as firefighters can’t retrieve water from frozen hydrants (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021By Editor

Some 130 residents were evacuated from a Texas apartment complex which later collapsed due to a massive blaze. Responding fire crews were met by frozen fire hydrants which greatly hampered their efforts. … Read More >Texas apartment block collapses as firefighters can’t retrieve water from frozen hydrants (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

USA

Empty shelves & long lines outside stores as Texas runs out of food amid deadly cold snap (VIDEO)

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021By Editor

Grocery stores in Texas have become a sorry sight with empty shelves and people queuing outside after a freak winter storm caused massive power outages and completely disrupted food supply chains in the unprepared Southern state. … Read More >Empty shelves & long lines outside stores as Texas runs out of food amid deadly cold snap (VIDEO)

Russia

Russia’s Crimean Bridge closed for first-ever time due to snow as regional head declares weather-related state of emergency

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021By Editor

For the first time since its completion in 2018, Europe’s longest bridge has been closed due to a heavy snowfall. The Black Sea region is currently going through an uncharacteristic cold spell. … Read More >Russia’s Crimean Bridge closed for first-ever time due to snow as regional head declares weather-related state of emergency

Business

Oil pushing higher as winter storm cripples US energy sector

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021By Editor

Crude prices extended their 13-month highs on Wednesday as freezing weather in the US had a severe impact on the country’s oil industry, wiping out a record one-third of the national output and causing refinery shutdowns. … Read More >Oil pushing higher as winter storm cripples US energy sector

Shows

Is Iran testing Biden with deadly rocket attacks? (Full show)

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021By Editor

Iran watchers say that officials in Tehran are still furious over the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani via US drone strike, which may help explain a recent rash of rocket attacks targeting US-led coalition forces in Kurdish-held northern Iraq. Meanwhile, why hasn’t President Joe Biden reached out to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu? … Read More >Is Iran testing Biden with deadly rocket attacks? (Full show)