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Measuring the Monster: Inside Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented impact on the Carolinas is examined through the expert lens of Hope Mizzell, South Carolina’s State Climatologist. This episode provides a deep dive into the storm’s development, record-breaking...

Rising Waters: Past Meets Present

Discover the eerie parallels between the Great Flood of 1916 and Hurricane Helene in 2024, two catastrophic events that reshaped Asheville and Western North Carolina over a century apart. Through firsthand accounts and historical records, we uncover...

City of Charleston’s $100 Gold Medal Problem

We talk to Mark Wilbert, Chief Resilience Officer at the City of Charleston, about the problems and opportunities with flooding and sea-level rise in this five-minute water short. We also share which Mayor offered a $100 gold medal to anyone who...

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