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Oct 2024
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Is Asheville No Longer a ‘Climate Haven?...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
About this episode

Asheville, North Carolina, was thriving until floodwaters and heavy wind from Hurricane Helene ripped through the region and destroyed large parts of the city's commercial districts. We talk to two business owners who are trying to figure out what comes next. 


Further Reading:

-The Hurricane That Threatens to Sink Asheville’s Feel-Good Success 

-North Carolina in Crisis Mode as Helene Rescues Continue 


Further Listening:

-Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study 

-‘Everything Is Gone’ — One Resident on the Maui Wildfires 

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