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Rural Nevada the New Front in the Battle Against Climate Change

By Scott King ● Energy ● September 5, 2023

From investments in transmission infrastructure to increased federal funding opportunities for renewable energy, rural communities are seeing new efforts to embrace green energy.

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How Did the [Insert Wildlife] Cross the Road?

By Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder ● Environment ● August 29, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation allocated $350 million for wildlife crossings, but experts say it’s not enough to mitigate the harm caused by transportation.

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Tips for a new Westerner

By Writers on The Range ● Essays ● August 10, 2023

Some advice to newcomers about how they can fit into the West’s rural culture, which has somehow turned neighbor into a verb.

A graphic showing the United States with each state ranking differently on maternity care.

Under Half of Rural Hospitals Offer Labor and Delivery Services, Putting Rural Moms at Risk, Report Says

By Liz Carey, The Daily Yonder ● Health & Safety ● May 31, 2023

Less than half of the rural hospitals in America offer labor and delivery services, contributing to a range of problems that can endanger the health and lives of rural mothers and newborns.