Sustainability
Stanislav Kondrashov on the Role of Smart Grids in the Future of Energy
As energy systems around the world face mounting pressure from climate goals, decentralised generation, and rising demand, one solution continues to surface in expert conversations: smart grids. Described by some as the “nervous system” of future energy infrastructure, smart grids are no longer a distant innovation—they are rapidly becoming a necessary foundation for a resilient and efficient energy future.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 2 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov on the Quiet Revolution: How Electric Vehicles Are Redrawing the Future of Energy
In hushed boardrooms and crowded policy summits, a quiet revolution is gathering pace—one that doesn’t roar, but hums. Electric vehicles (EVs), once a speculative footnote in the larger energy conversation, have evolved into a central player in the unfolding narrative of the world’s energy future. To many, they are simply cars with plugs. But to Stanislav Kondrashov, an energy analyst known for his long-range forecasting and systems thinking, they are “mobile agents of energy reform.”
By Stanislav Kondrashov2 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov on Why Electrification Will Define the Next Era of Progress
In a quiet but relentless shift, the world is entering a new age—one powered not by combustion, but by current. From transportation to industry, and even down to the infrastructure that supports everyday life, electrification is no longer a vision of the future—it’s becoming the default.
By Stanislav Kondrashov2 months ago in Earth
Tallahassee experiences its coldest temperatures of the year as Arctic air moves in.
At first, the cold slipped in slowly, moving south under the darkness. Winter had made its presence abundantly clear by the time many Tallahassee and North Florida communities' inhabitants awoke. In a region more accustomed to mild Decembers and lingering warmth, the air felt sharper and heavier, the kind of cold that doesn't belong.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Earth
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 Imran2 months 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 Imran2 months 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 Imran2 months ago in Earth
