They came to Asheville looking for a 'climate haven.' Then came Hurricane Helene

When Mary Ann Roser and her husband moved to Asheville four months ago they introduced themselves to neighbors as “climate refugees from Austin.” After Helene, she has thoughts on “climate havens."

They came to Asheville looking for a 'climate haven.' Then came Hurricane Helene
Asheville, North Carolina was billed as a "climate haven." Now it

When Mary Ann Roser and her husband moved to Asheville four months ago they introduced themselves to neighbors as “climate refugees from Austin.” After Helene, she has thoughts on “climate havens."

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