$81 Billion Per Year Is What Heat-Related Illness and Lost Productivity Cost the U.S. Economy
Heat costs the U.S. economy $100 billion annually in lost worker productivity—and that number is climbing fast.
The Urban Heat Island Death Crisis: Extreme Heat Killed at Least 2,300 People in the U.S. in 2025 and Urban Areas Were 8 to 12 Degrees Hotter Than Surrounding Rural Areas
More than 2,300 Americans died from heat in 2025, with cities registering temperatures 8 to 12 degrees hotter than surrounding rural areas.
Warning: The Spotted Lanternfly Has Spread to 17 States Since 2014 and Is Expected to Cause $22 Billion in Damage to the Wine and Fruit Industries Over 10 Years
An invasive insect devastating American agriculture could generate billions in unclaimed agricultural relief, insurance proceeds, and disaster funds.
New Study Found That Invasive Species Contributed to 42% of Endangered Species Listings in the U.S.
Invasive species now drive nearly half of all endangered species listings in the U.S., reshaping extinction risk and overwhelming conservation capacity.
He Is a Rancher in Texas. Feral Hogs Caused $52,000 in Crop Damage on His Property Last Year. There Are an Estimated 9 Million Feral Hogs in the U.S.
A Texas rancher's $52,000 annual hog damage loss reflects a national crisis affecting millions of acres and billions in property value.
Unclaimed Crypto in Virginia: New 12-Month Waiting Period Requirements
Virginia requires unclaimed cryptocurrency to be held for 12 months before liquidation, protecting owners from forced sales during market downturns.
Colorado Unclaimed Property: How to Collect Record-Breaking Returns in 2026
Colorado returned a historic $158 million in unclaimed property in 2026, with the Treasury now mailing checks directly to claimants without requiring them to file claims first.
Fact Check: Is the Government Controlling Invasive Species? Federal Spending on Invasive Species Management Is $3.1 Billion Per Year Less Than 0.2% of the Annual Economic Damage.
Federal invasive species spending of $2.3 billion annually is vastly outpaced by economic damage reaching $120 billion per year.
At Least 6,500 Invasive Species Have Been Identified in the U.S. and 42% Were Introduced Through International Trade
International trade introduced 42% of the 6,500 invasive species now established in America, causing $120 billion in annual damage.
$1.7 Trillion Is the Estimated Cumulative Economic Cost of Invasive Species in the U.S. Since 1960
Invasive species have cost America an estimated $1.22 trillion since 1960, with annual damages now exceeding $21 billion per year.