4. The Natural Gas Shortage Threatened Winter Survival
During the 1970s energy crisis, a severe natural gas shortage left many homes and schools without heat, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast regions. This scarcity forced some institutions to close during critical winter months, endangering residents and disrupting daily life. The crisis underscored the nation’s vulnerability due to overreliance on fossil fuels and inadequate energy infrastructure. (nytimes.com)
