Back-to-back deluges swamped Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois. These type of storms are expected to be more frequent and more intense as the planet warms, climate experts say.
Tag: Kentucky
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Kentucky’s Floods Took Appalachian History With Them
Appalshop, a culture and arts center in Whitesburg, held a large repository of central Appalachian history.
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How Coal Mining and Years of Neglect Left Kentucky Towns at the Mercy of Flooding
The region, one of the poorest in the country, is full of modest, unprotected homes and decaying infrastructure. Some residents say they won’t return.
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It’s Been a ‘Summer of Disasters,’ and It’s Only Half Over
Are we prepared for the climate-related calamities that come next?