U.S. Climate Disasters Cost $2.8 Trillion and Rising

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on NOAA data showing that U.S. weather and climate disasters have caused $2.78 trillion in damages since 1980. With nearly 400 events each costing at least $1 billion, McIntyre emphasized that the financial toll is accelerating and could reach $4–5 trillion by 2030. He highlighted how climate disasters directly impact GDP and the broader U.S. economy.