US Storm Prediction Center: Tornadoes possible in several states
According to the Storm Prediction Center, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the Midwest and eastern parts of the central and southern Plains, bringing the threat of tornadoes. The states affected by the warning include central and eastern…
‘Life-threatening’ flooding seen in video as storm hits land
“Life-threatening” flooding caused by potential Tropical Cyclone Eight was captured on video Monday as the storm made landfall near the North Carolina-South Carolina state border. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) began issuing advisories on Sunday for the storm, which was…
Xcel Energy may shut off power to Western Slope customers on Thursday as a wildfire precaution
Xcel Energy is warning customers in western Colorado that the company may shut off power on Thursday as a precautionary measure to prevent power lines and other electrical equipment from starting wildfires across the region that could create dangerous fire…
NHC monitors four tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin
Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping an eye on four tropical disturbances raging over the Atlantic basin, including newly designated hurricane type Invest 99L off the U.S. East Coast and Invest 90L off the Gulf Coast. “Invest”…
“Everyone is working on it”
While major truck manufacturers have decided to keep old combustion engines on the road, they are taking steps to move away from dirty energy and switch to cleaner technology in the form of hydrogen, according to Reuters. The global freight…
“I just don’t understand it”
One teenager’s reaction to the destruction of a conservation project can teach us all something about perseverance. In King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 16-year-old Sam Montich planted 62 trees to prevent stormwater from flooding Crow Creek in a local park, CBS…
“This could enable us to breed varieties that can optimally store carbon.”
An exciting new scientific discovery offers a promising way to combat rising global temperatures, according to a recent article published in Interesting Engineering. Scientists from Jagiellonian University and Cambridge University have discovered a new type of wood that offers a…
“Thinner than walls made of concrete elements”
Photo credit: Metsä Wood European material manufacturers have joined forces to develop a lightweight construction technology that could replace concrete, significantly reducing the harmful environmental impact of producing traditional concrete while also providing a little more living space for residents…
City unveils world’s first ‘hydrogen apartment block’ – how this technology could revolutionize the future of living
Photo credit: Yuldong-With-U City life in Ulsan, South Korea, has become more environmentally friendly thanks to the world’s first “hydrogen apartment complex,” which recently opened in Buk-gu district. The 437 units of the Yuldong With You apartments are powered entirely…
