Residents grapple with dangerous conditions causing uncontrollable mold growth: 'I don't want to have to wake up every day like that'

Residents grapple with dangerous conditions causing uncontrollable mold growth: 'I don't want to have to wake up every day like that'

Residents in the southern United States say they are battling a threat spreading inside their walls — mold — and hotter, wetter conditions are worsening it. What's happening? A Grist report, co-published by North Carolina Health News, highlighted how increasing humidity, heavier rainfall, and stronger storms are creating ideal conditions for mold growth inside homes. When water seeps into walls, ceilings, and crawl spaces — whether it's from flo…