Biden: Global warming has caused over $100 billion in damage to US

The damage caused by global warming is estimated at $100 billion, US President Joe Biden said in New Jersey, Report informs, citing foreign media.

"You know, just this year, we’ve — global warming has caused over $1 trillion — excuse me, $100 billion — $100 billion in damage," the US leader said.

He reminded that he visited New Jersey after the Hurricane Ida came through.

"Since then, FEMA processed assistance applications for nearly 30,000 New Jerseyans and approved $150 million in repairs, replacement, and rental assistance and other needs.

"Between 2010 and 2020, this state has had 24 extreme weather events — 24. Nationally, extreme weather, as I said, cost the taxpayers $100 billion a year [last year]," he said.