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weather-and-safety2 years ago

"Snowplow-Involved Crashes Spike in Ohio: ODOT Pleads for Driver Caution"

Several states, including Ohio, have reported snowplow-involved crashes this winter, with at least 13 incidents in Ohio alone. Despite efforts to keep roadways safe, crashes involving snowplows have resulted in fatalities in states such as New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that wintry weather plays a role in over 1 million crashes annually, with researchers attributing most snowplow-related crashes to operator errors. State officials urge drivers to use caution, stay alert for snowplows, and maintain a safe distance behind them during winter weather conditions.

weather2 years ago

Winter Wonderland: City Streets Transformed by Summer Storm's Snowplows

The city of Reutlingen, Germany, experienced a localized summer storm with 12 inches of hail and snow, causing blocked drainage systems and the Echaz River to rise and burst its banks. The unexpected storm required 250 firefighters and multiple snowplows to clean up the damage. Climate change, fueled by the burning of fossil fuels, can lead to paradoxical increases in snowstorms due to warmer air holding more moisture. As our planet continues to overheat, changing weather patterns and extreme events are becoming more common, highlighting the need to transition away from fossil fuels.