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.

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