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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07/14/2025

Texas food banks are rationing meals for flood survivors because of Trump’s cuts

The July 4th flooding has become the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s new food and hunger policies.

07/11/2025

Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

07/09/2025

Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear.

There are just a few weeks left to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump, or solar panels more affordable.

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?

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