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> The risks of drought and the resulting fire or hurricanes and floods is much higher than it has been in recorded history in these areas because of climate cha
by x0x0 2y ago
> The risks of drought and the resulting fire or hurricanes and floods is much higher than it has been in recorded history in these areas because of climate change
I saw an article on npr [1] which basically agrees with the chart on the blogpost. I 1980, there were 3 disasters a year that cost $1B, inflation adjusted. In 2024, 24. The second chart in the npr article is pretty terrifying.
[1] https://www.npr.org/2024/10/08/nx-s1-5143320/hurricanes-climate-change https://www.npr.org/2024/10/08/nx-s1-5143320/hurricanes-clim...
- AlexandrB 2y agoWithout accounting for population growth in high risk areas this is meaningless. If the population and housing units in a floodplain doubles, a $500M 1980s disaster becomes a $1B 2024 disaster. That's not to mention the above-inflation increase in the cost of housing which probably bumps these numbers up as well.
- greenthrow 2y agoThat is a red herring. The frequency and intensity of the wildfires has increased. Stop repeating fossil fuel talking points meant to distract from climate change.