Global economic losses from cyclones linger for decades, study finds
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 06:00
in Earth & Climate
Around the world, economic losses due to hurricanes continue for decades after disastrous storms strike, and the losses are not alleviated by spending on reconstruction and may climb with storms that are intensified by climate change. These are among the key findings of a new study co-authored by a UC Berkeley, economist and public policy professor.