New data set shows inland communities hit harder by U.S. climate disasters

The video discusses the Atlas of Accountability project, which analyzes weather-related disasters in the U.S. from 2011 to 2023. It highlights that Kentucky is the most disaster-prone state, with significant federal aid received. California leads in total disasters, followed by Tennessee, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Iowa. The study reveals that 91% of congressional districts have faced at least one disaster, and 72% of states have had over 10 disaster declarations. The research aims to make climate change a nonpartisan issue, encouraging bipartisan cooperation by showing shared disaster experiences across political lines.

Which state received the most federal disaster aid from 2011 to 2023?

• Louisiana

• Kentucky

• Vermont

• California

Which state experienced the highest number of disasters according to the study?

• Iowa

• Tennessee

• Oklahoma

• California

What percentage of congressional districts have faced at least one federally declared climate disaster?

• 50%

• 100%

• 72%

• 91%

What is the primary goal of the research discussed in the final section?

• To identify the most disaster-prone states

• To bridge the partisan divide on climate issues

• To reduce the number of disasters

• To increase federal disaster aid

According to the research, what fraction of congressional districts with at least 10 disasters are from red states?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3