The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it will discontinue tracking the financial repercussions of climate change-induced weather events, like floods and wildfires, after 2024. This move aligns with evolving federal priorities and marks a significant change in how weather disasters are monitored. The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database, which has documented damages for decades, will be archived rather than updated, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on insurance costs and disaster management.
NOAA Communications Director Kim Doster stated the change was 'in alignment with evolving priorities, statutory mandates, and staffing changes.' Highlights challenges in federal tracking of climate change.
The agency will archive information from the Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database instead of updating it after 2024, reducing federal resources on climate change.
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