CNET - Cooling your home is going to cost a lot more this summer. According to a new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association and Center for Energy Poverty and Climate, home cooling costs are projected to increase 7.9% nationwide between June and September. During those months, the average cost for cooling a home in the US will be $719, which is up from $661 last year. The price increase is the highest in 10 years.
Daily Mail UK - A Texas tornado produced massive spiked hailstones that were bigger than the size of a pineapple, according to stunning new images taken by locals. Val Castor, a storm chaser with NEWS 9 in Oklahoma City, posted photos on Facebook that showed the giant hail chunks he found after a tornado passed through the Texas Panhandle. Castor said he found the impressive icy stone three miles north of Vigo Park.
Washington Post - May was the 12th consecutive month during which average global temperatures surpassed all observations since records began in 1850, researchers said yesterday. This stretch of warmth has astonished scientists, and pushed Earth closer to a dangerous threshold world leaders pledged not to cross.
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NPR - Atlantic hurricane season began this month and runs through November 30. Forecasters predict it will be one of the most active on record. Florida-based emergency manager Chauncia Willis recommends forming a disaster preparedness plan sooner rather than later. "Don't wait until the skies are gray. Think about what to do to survive right now."
🎒 Have a go bag with items like nonperishable food and water, cash, spare batteries, medications and hygiene items.
🎒 Use a checklist to make sure you don't forget anything in the stress of the moment. The American Red Cross has a comprehensive one.
🎒 If you're working on a smaller budget, prepare what you can now and tap into community resources to help.
🎒 Take the threat seriously. Storms are forming more frequently. They're larger, more powerful and cause more damage.
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