Why Hurricanes Are Much—Much—Deadlier Than Official Death Counts Suggest

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By Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on…Oct 12, 2024, 4:55 am404 pts
Excess deaths following hurricanes are 300% higher than direct death counts, and the aftereffects play out for years. An environmental economist explains why. Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview…

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