Climate Impact Report – 3/27
March 27, 2024
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8-12
HurricanesAccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting 20-25 named storms across the Atlantic basin in 2024, including 8-12 hurricanes, four to seven major hurricanes, and four to six direct U.S. impacts.
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$100
BillionLast year was the fourth year in a row when insured damages inflicted by natural catastrophes topped $100 billion.
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25%
IncreaseOver the past four years, food prices have climbed 25% due to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and extreme heat.
Key Facts Of The Day 3/27
Storms and Flooding
- Last year was the fourth year in a row when insured damages inflicted by natural catastrophes topped $100 billion.
- Only about 40% of economic losses globally are insured, meaning the total economic losses are much higher.
- The U.S. experienced a disproportionate number of thunderstorms and saw 85% of last year’s damage.
- AccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting 20-25 named storms across the Atlantic basin in 2024, including 8-12 hurricanes, four to seven major hurricanes, and four to six direct U.S. impacts.
Wildfires
- Goats returned to West Sacramento, California, to trim down the tall grass to minimize wildfire risk.
- Coconino County, Arizona, approved over $7 million in wildfire prevention funding.
Extreme Heat
- Over the past four years, food prices have climbed 25% due to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and extreme heat.
- Heatflation could drive up food prices around the world by as much as three percentage points per year in just over a decade.
- According to the Energy Information Administration, the amount of hydropower generated in the western U.S. plummeted last year due to drought.