With 21 named storms, 2021 was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season (yes, ever). According to the WMA (World Meteorological Association), hurricane lists include 21 letters because it’s tough to find easily recognizable names that start with a Q,…
When There Is More to AC Than Cool Air
Related to climate change and even more to income, demand for air conditioning will rise considerably by 2050.
The Cost of a Weather Warning
Knowing that it is possible minimize the impact of weather and climate disasters, researchers are trying to figure out the best way.
Where the U.S. Is Shrinking
Whether measuring the height of a mountain or the size of the GDP, we need a similar kind of statistical consistency.
When to Worry About the Weather
Wondering about weather and climate disaster worries, we can look at how the numbers are trending for billion dollar events.
What a Disaster Can Cost Us
Looking at the past, we can plan for the future by being able to quantify disaster costs that range from hurricanes to drought.
Comparing Covid-19 to Past Costly Disasters
Looking at the economic impact of past costly disasters can help us develop policies that target where and how Covid-19 will affect us.
How to Calculate the Cost of a Disaster
To determine the disaster cost of weather and climate events, the U.S. government has to decide what to include and how to assess the value.
The Reason This Winter Was Not So Bad
NOAA’s high impact snowstorm ranks relate to economic growth through municipal snow removal costs, closed businesses, and the supply chains that halted.