Tatyana Deryugina, leading expert on the economics of natural disasters, discusses the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on our economy and daily lives. They explore the role of charitable giving in disaster relief, the challenges faced by insurers, and the long-term effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans residents. The conversation highlights the need to understand the economic and physical impacts of where we live amidst climate change.

Tatyana Deryugina, an associate professor, discusses her research on the long-term health effects of air pollution, including methods for measuring impact on life expectancy and chronic effects. They also talk about the availability of air-pollution data and trends in the US.