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	Podcast:		Weather Geeks
	Episode:		Economic Value of Hurricane Forecasts
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:32:51
	Publish Date:		2025-07-23 07:05:00
	Description:		Guest: Dr. Renato Molina, University of Miami Every year, hurricanes threaten lives, infrastructure, and the economies of coastal communities—but what if better forecasting could actually save billions of dollars? Turns out, it already has! But how can we put a dollar value on something as complex as a weather forecast? Today on Weather Geeks, we’re joined by Dr. Renato Molina of the University of Miami, who has dived deep into the economic impact of improved hurricane forecasts. From the costs of misjudged wind speeds to the hidden value of getting the forecast right, his research shows just how powerful—and expensive—information can be when a hurricane is on the horizon. Chapters 00:00 The Economic Impact of Hurricane Forecasting 07:10 Understanding Forecast Accuracy and Economic Value 13:25 Protective Spending and Recovery Costs 20:08 Quantifying the Value of Forecast Improvements 29:56 Connecting Research to Policy and Industry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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