Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast and brought unprecedented flooding to the mountains of western North Carolina. Helene is a devastating example of climate change’s impact on places like Appalachia, a region that poses unique challenges for relief and recovery.

Featuring:

Jay Price, Military Reporter at WUNC and The American Homefront Project
Katie Myers, Climate Reporter at Blue Ridge Public Radio and Grist

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