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2025 Climate Disasters Claim Lives, Cost $115 Billion

1/17/2026

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In 2025, climate disasters killed 276 people and caused $115 billion in damages.
More than one in four U.S. homes face severe climate risks.
Access to reliable climate risk information is challenging after the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Future Risk Index was removed.
The National Risk Index provides current hazard data.
Experts call for clearer resources to aid decision-making on climate risks.

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Story summary

In 2025, climate disasters killed 276 people and caused $115 billion in damages.
More than one in four U.S. homes face severe climate risks.
Access to reliable climate risk information is challenging after the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Future Risk Index was removed.
The National Risk Index provides current hazard data.
Experts call for clearer resources to aid decision-making on climate risks.