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When Hurricane Helene buried Will Runion's farm under 8 feet of sand, he faced losing more than crops. Now scientists and farmers across Appalachia are pioneering new ways to rebuild soil and secure the future of mountain agriculture.
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Southeast forests, a major replanting effort is creating jobs and restoring thousands of acres. The nonprofit American Forests is hiring orchard managers and reforestation technicians as part of a five-year partnership with the Forest Service.
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
After months of waiting, Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene can finally access over $500 million in federal aid to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Applications opened March 16 for farmers who lost crops, equipment, and infrastructure in the 2024 storm that caused $5.5 billion in agricultural damage.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
Hundreds of volunteers spent months rebuilding a North Carolina couple's home after Hurricane Helene carried it down a flooded river. The new house is days away from completion, restoring hope after devastating loss.
More than 50 volunteers from Savannah River Mission Completion spent a day fixing homes and nonprofits damaged by Hurricane Helene in Aiken County. One team even rebuilt a porch so a homeowner could use their front door again.
After Hurricane Helene damaged 190,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest, a new partnership is tackling the biggest bottleneck in reforestation: getting enough seedlings. The National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to grow the seeds that will restore these damaged landscapes. #
A 24-hour experiment with pocket gophers in the 1980s sparked decades of ecological recovery at Mount St. Helens. The tiny diggers brought buried fungi and bacteria to the surface, transforming barren volcanic rock into thriving habitat.
After losing 98% of its rivercane to development, Western North Carolina is replanting the native bamboo that once protected streams from flooding. Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, communities are rediscovering what Cherokee people always knew: this humble plant is a natural disaster shield.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood for raising over £10 million for motor neurone disease charities through six grueling endurance challenges honoring his late teammate Rob Burrow. The King's Birthday Honours also celebrated actress Helen Mirren, six Lionesses footballers, and the creators of Wallace and Gromit.
After wildfire destroyed the Altadena home where 90-year-old Helen Montanez raised six children, 50 volunteers from City of Hope spent their free time rebuilding it. The project will also restore homes for Helen's daughter and granddaughter's families, all of whom lost everything in the Eaton Fire.
South Carolina families can grab free trees to help rebuild the canopy destroyed by Hurricane Helene. TreesUpstate is giving away 500 native trees this May to restore neighborhoods still recovering from the storm.
Western North Carolina is getting a massive boost in its recovery from Hurricane Helene with the largest restoration partnership in U.S. Forest Service history. The 10-year, $290 million plan will create jobs while healing damaged forests and communities.
Two years after being rescued from her car roof during Hurricane Helene's flooding, Elisabeth Anderson dedicates her time to helping other disaster survivors recover. Her family's terrifying experience in Georgia transformed her into a beacon of hope for those facing similar trauma.
The Wigan Warriors women's rugby league team dominated at Wembley Stadium, defending their Challenge Cup title with a stunning 54-6 victory over rivals St Helens. Star player Eva Hunter scored four tries in the decisive championship match.
A New York-based global health organization just renewed its partnership with Cambodia to fight malnutrition and blindness in vulnerable communities. The collaboration, which started in 1992, is now expanding to reach even more Cambodians through strengthened health systems.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin toured Hurricane Helene's devastation in North Carolina and immediately pledged to clear a massive backlog of disaster aid. His first official trip signals a major shift toward faster relief for communities still rebuilding 18 months after the storm.
Months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Henderson County is turning temporary disaster response positions into permanent jobs to support long-term community rebuilding. The decision recognizes that recovery takes years, not months.
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