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.

What is the main focus of the Atlas of Accountability project?

Which state had the highest number of federally declared disasters from 2011 to 2023?

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

What is the significance of the data in bridging the divide between climate change as a partisan issue?

How do researchers hope to use the data to foster bipartisan cooperation?