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The Skeptics Guide #906 - Nov 19 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Is the Absolute Cost of Disasters Increasing?

The cost of disasters has been decreasing a little bit compared to our GDP because our GDP is steadily increasing. But it's also still true that the price tag of global warming is increasing over time. If you are developing, if you are an industrialized nation that has a rapidly growing GDP, then also you're able to build more resilience. You have more warning systems. So you're better able to prepare for these things.

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