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Isolated Ky. mountain communities face unique challenges as they recover from historic flooding

Isolated Ky. mountain communities face unique challenges as they recover from historic flooding

Geography and distance present challenges for flood victims who live far away from grocery stores, health clinics and schools.
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Heavy rain, steep slopes and climate change contributed to catastrophic eastern Kentucky floods

Heavy rain, steep slopes and climate change contributed to catastrophic eastern Kentucky floods

The rainfall totals observed from July 25 through July 30 were more than 600% above normal. 
How coal mining increased East Kentucky’s flood risk

How coal mining increased East Kentucky’s flood risk

Coal mining destroyed Appalachia's mountaintops. Then came the floodwaters.
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