In Daily Grist today, we report that scientists are predicting another grim hurricane season — and may even create a Category 6 for the super-intense storms of the future.

If you think that’s scary, wait ’til you see what Pat Robertson says is in store!

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Under the fold is another local-news video from YouTube, which has nothing to do with the environment but may be the single funniest thing I’ve ever seen.

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