Asheville, North Carolina, is considered a climate haven due to its elevation and distance from the coast, but it still faces significant climate-related risks.
Despite being labeled a safe city, Asheville experienced severe flooding from Tropical Storm Helene, illustrating the unpredictable and severe impacts of climate change.
Many Americans are considering climate change in their relocation plans, with nearly a third stating it influenced their decision to move in a 2022 survey.
Rather than providing safe refuge, many climate havens like Asheville and Vermont face increasing climate threats, including heavy rain, wildfires, and historical mismanagement of forests.
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