Kentucky flooding raises urgent questions about Appalachia's future - USA TODAY

8/7/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Chris Kenning, Connor Giffin and James Bruggers, USA TODAY
by Chris Kenning, Connor Giffin and James Bruggers, USA TODAY
Appalachia is facing a harsh reality after historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, killing at least 37 people and raising urgent climate questions.
JACKSON, Ky. — Teresa Watkins worked to salvage a few mud-caked belongings from her home on a Breathitt County branch of the Kentucky River after July 28 floods slammed her neighborhood for the secon… [+12637 chars]
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