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?

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

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

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

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

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