Floods – MOSAEC

Think You Don’t Need Flood Insurance? Think Again.

Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.

By Ann Carrns

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Asheville’s Restaurants Hit Reset After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are especially vulnerable to disasters.

By Pete Wells

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Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)

Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.

By Santul Nerkar

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Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding

As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.

By Gregory Barber