January 15, 2024
US billion-dollar climate disasters soar, but debate remains divided
The material and economic impacts of climate change are increasing being felt in the US. Experts hope voters will take notice and act accordingly in the 2024 elections
The US saw a record number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2023, a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows. In total, 28 disasters causing damages of at least $1bn each struck the US last year, an increase on the previous record of 22 disasters in 2020.
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