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City Government Watchdog Reporter for @Asheville Citizen-Times. Tips on WNC politics, environment, etc? Email DWalton@gannett.com.
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G20 in Asheville ignores climate's role in Helene

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By Daniel Walton Verified
| Asheville Citizen Times Verified
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Western North Carolina's resilience after Hurricane Helene at the G20 finance summit in Asheville. Scientists have established that Helene was made more severe by climate change, a topic omitted from the G20 discussions. The summit's agenda, developed under U.S. leadership, instead focuses on "energy abundance." A White House official stated the administration's goal is on boosting economic growth to better fund disaster response.
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G20 in Asheville ignores climate's role in Helene

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By Daniel Walton Verified
| BlueRidgeNow Verified
Sept. 2, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Western North Carolina's resilience after Hurricane Helene at the G20 finance summit in Asheville. Scientists have established that Helene was made more severe by climate change, a topic omitted from the G20 discussions.
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Dam removal, new pools planned at Azalea park complex

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By Daniel Walton Verified
| BlueRidgeNow Verified
Aug. 26, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Asheville is redesigning Recreation Park and Azalea Park to be more resilient to future floods. The proposed plan includes removing the century-old Lake Craig Dam to improve river ecology. New pools and a community space will be elevated to reduce flood risk. Some board members expressed concern over public perception and the loss of the dam as a recreational spot. Hurricane Helene’s flooding brought big changes to Asheville’s parks along the Swannanoa River.
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