Billion Dollar Weather Disasters

Published on Jan 17, 2014
Meteorologist Paul Douglas looks at the most expensive weather disasters of 2013. Internationally we saw an all-time high for billion dollar weather events.

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Greg, you are an inspiration! You inspired me writting my first blog on science and education! Thank you, and keep up the good work.

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It's only going to get worse, much worse, from here on out. The cost incurred to effectively fight climate change (assuming that is still possible) in the present is miniscule compared to the cost if we wait.

By Smarter Than Y… (not verified) on 19 Jan 2014 #permalink

Oh wow that is quite the weather!

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