Hidden Toll: Uncovering the Unknow Death Count from Climate-Driven Disasters
Miami, Florida – As extreme weather events like wildfires and heat waves continue to plague the United States, public health officials struggle to accurately determine the death toll resulting from these climate-driven disasters. The lack of precise data on the number of lives lost reveals a deeper issue of undercounting fatalities, prompting further investigation by NPR’s climate team. Various government agencies are responsible for tracking deaths related to extreme weather, including storms, wildfires, and heat …