Year in Review: The Most Devastating Climate Disasters of 2024

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 31, 2024

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, reviews a report by The Guardian detailing the devastating impact of climate disasters in 2024. These events caused $229 billion in damages and claimed 2,000 lives, with the U.S. bearing the brunt of the financial destruction. The frequency and severity of billion-dollar disasters have grown significantly, with storms like Hurricane Milton causing massive property damage. McIntyre warns that as climate change intensifies, the annual losses in both lives and money are likely to worsen.

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