Taxpayer Spending on U.S. Disaster Fund Explodes Amid Climate Change, Population Trends – The Washington Post
Article Synopsis – According to an analysis of federal data, taxpayer spending on the federal disaster relief fund is almost 10 times higher than it was three decades ago. “Three of the past six years have seen the highest federal spending on disaster relief on record. Experts say the surge in disaster spending reflects the effects of climate change and the growth of people and infrastructure in disaster-prone regions.” To read the actual article click here.