Sustainability
Lake-Effect Snow Returns to Buffalo as Winter Weather Advisory Is Issued
In Western New York, the calm before the storm didn't last long. After a chilly Sunday with lingering lake-effect snow across the region, a new weather system began to take shape late Sunday night, casting long shadows of expectation over Buffalo and neighboring communities. Winter wasn't ready to let go of its grip.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Ohio is covered in snow as a winter storm causes road hazards and emergency situations.
On Saturday morning, the first flakes began to fall almost unnoticed by people who were drinking coffee or going about their weekend activities. However, as time went on, that gentle dusting became more resolute and developed into a white, sound-dampening blanket that began to transform Ohio's landscapes.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
After snow falls, Chicago faces icy roads and severe wind chills.
At first, the snow didn't bring much excitement. It crept in quietly overnight, brushing rooftops and roadways with a thin, deceptive layer of white. By early morning, Chicagoans stepping outside were met with that unmistakable crunch beneath their boots — the sound that signals winter has fully taken hold. What followed was not a blockbuster snowstorm, but something more insidious: slick roads, biting winds, and a cold so sharp it demanded respect.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Turning Plastic Pallet Waste Into Value in Tennessee: A Practical Guide for Businesses
Every warehouse and distribution center knows the sound: forklifts humming through rows of pallets. But what most businesses don’t think about is what happens when those pallets crack, break, or become obsolete.
By Jonathan Riedelabout a month ago in Earth
The Northern Rockies are hit hard by a winter storm that brings heavy snow, flash freeze, and bitter cold.
This week, winter did not arrive quietly. It rushed in with a gusty wind, freezing temperatures, and a sudden change that took many by surprise. The end of the week is unfolding under a severe winter grip in parts of Montana and the northern Rockies. This grip is marked by a dangerous flash freeze, heavy snow, and bitterly cold air that leaves little room for error.
By Raviha Imranabout a month ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov: Why Hydrogen Could Reshape Humanity’s Future
In the pursuit of a more sustainable and resilient future, hydrogen is emerging as one of the most transformative forces of the 21st century. Its potential, long discussed in academic and industrial circles, is now starting to ripple through broader conversations around energy, infrastructure, and long-term human development.
By Stanislav Kondrashov about a month ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov on the Future of Hydrogen: Why Infrastructure Will Define the Energy Shift
As the global energy landscape continues its seismic shift towards sustainability, one thing has become clear: hydrogen is no longer the fuel of the future—it’s the fuel of the transition. But while hydrogen itself is gaining traction, the path to its widespread adoption hinges not just on production, but on the infrastructure built to support it.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a month ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov on the Future Role of Gas Infrastructures: A Bridge, Not a Relic
As the world races toward ambitious net-zero targets, a quiet but critical debate is unfolding behind the scenes: what role should existing gas infrastructures play in the energy systems of the future? Far from being obsolete relics of a fossil-fuel past, pipelines, storage networks, and distribution systems may soon find themselves repurposed rather than retired.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a month ago in Earth
