Local journalism in the U.S. remains at a crisis point: newsrooms that existed for decades have vanished or are at risk of disappearing. At the same time, there are urgent external crises that make the need for communities to receive information all the more critical – namely climate change.
The Rural Newswire exists in order to help provide resources to newsrooms that serve rural communities. For editors and publishers looking for editorial support, all of our stories are free to redistribute, republish, and share.
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07/07/2025
The science behind Texas’ catastrophic floods
At least 95 people died in the flash floods. The disaster has the fingerprints of climate change all over it.
07/07/2025
Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief, and recovery
Grist created a comprehensive guide to help you stay ready and informed before, during, and after these traumatic and chaotic events, as well as where to find and build support in your community.
07/04/2025
Commentary: Learning to Reckon with History
On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, we’re still stubbornly in denial about our youth’s sins.
07/03/2025
Clean energy projects on tribal lands were booming. Then came Trump’s tax bill.
From Alaska to Arizona, tribes are confronting the possibility of stalled projects, energy outages, and economic disruption.
07/02/2025
Report: Over Half of Texas’ Rural Hospitals Are at Risk of Closure
Losing a hospital serving a rural community can mean the difference between life and death and Texas leads the nation in rural hospital closures.
07/01/2025
Report: LGBTQ+ Rural Teens Find More Support Online Than in Their Communities
For many rural teenagers, online spaces provide support and community they can’t find in real life. The research found these online resources having a positive effect on the mental health of LGBTQ+ rural teens.
06/30/2025
In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea
We're losing vital agricultural land. But is solar the main culprit?
06/30/2025
Salmon, tribal sovereignty, and energy collide as US abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
The move threatens treaty rights and salmon recovery as energy demands from AI and crypto surge.
06/30/2025
Report: A Pause to Land Conservation Programs Funding from USDA Could Kill Their Momentum
The study showed that even a relatively brief pause in funding provided by Biden-era IRA legislation could push many farmers out of these conservation efforts entirely.
06/27/2025
The Trump administration claims roads in forests prevent wildfires. Researchers disagree.
Experts say repealing the "Roadless Rule" won't help stop fires, but it will help loggers.
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