A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold

Grist
By Katie MyersFeb 25, 2026, 4:45 am256 pts
Regina is haunted by the specter of mold. She found the insidious spores in the closet, behind the refrigerator, and around the bathtub for two years after the dishwasher flooded her apartment in Asheville, North Carolina. The infestation only got worse after Hurricane Helene. Rainwater rushed into her…

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