2021 Weather Disasters Cost U.S. $145 Billion

The video discusses the increasing frequency and cost of billion-dollar disasters in the US, highlighting 20 such events in the past year alone, costing $145 billion. It examines the role of climate change in exacerbating these disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts. The video also covers the financial and human toll, with 688 deaths recorded last year, making it the sixth deadliest year on record. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness and action as disaster trends worsen.

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