Are we precariously inching closer to the end of civilization and humanity as we know it? Even if you are an optimist, casually scrolling your Facebook or Twitter feed has likely left you feeling a bit unsettled. Yet another conflict in the Middle East, government upheaval and other existential threats to the faded fabric of…
The onslaught of the 2019 tornado season continues as it was recently announced by FEMA officials that federal assistance for the Dayton Memorial Day twister outbreak will cease in the coming days. Killer storms have become a fact of life that we must contend with on a daily basis. Instead of a day to reflect…
Safe rooms are one home defense measure you would rather have and not need than need and not have. We’ve all had that similar feeling – you’re at home alone, late at night, and you begin to hear strange sounds. Instantly, your eyes widen and your muscles tense as you feverishly try to explain to…
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have the potential to become incredibly violent and dangerous. Supercell thunderstorms – though the least common form of storms – are potentially the most violent. They can grow to massive sizes, pushing more than 50,000 feet into the air and into the troposphere. With 100+ mile per hour winds and huge…
The Hole in the Ozone is Shrinking According to a study published in the Journal Science, the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica shows signs that it’s beginning to heal. An international agreement put in place almost 30 years ago called for the phasing out of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and other substances that harm the ozone…