After the Deluge: Appalachia’s “Climate Haven” Myth Unravels

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After the Deluge: Appalachia’s “Climate Haven” Myth Unravels

Copyright

The essay was published in the online magazine Salvation South.

Originators

Jessica Martell and Zackary Vernon

Date

October 19, 2024

Description

Transplants, retirees, and second-homers thought western North Carolina would be a refuge from the ravages of climate change. Hurricane Helene thought otherwise.

Medium

Essay

Date Created

2025-01-26
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