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Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
After lifting 100 million people from extreme poverty, China has prevented 7 million from falling back through targeted household support and job programs. Village-by-village monitoring and customized aid are creating lasting safety nets in rural communities.
Across America, farmers are rejecting offers worth tens of millions from tech companies wanting to build data centers on their rural land. Their choice shows that some things matter more than money.
A destructive invasive tree choking South Africa's farmland is being transformed into livestock feed, building materials, and income for struggling rural communities. Researchers are showing how environmental problems can become surprising solutions.
After two brutal years of drought forced South Australian ranchers to sell thousands of sheep, a weekend downpour is letting them restock and rebuild. Some stations received 60mm in just four hours, equal to 40% of their typical annual rainfall.
As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.
Residents of an Australian outback town who pay triple the state average for water will finally get relief. SA Water is taking over the leak-riddled system that's drained wallets for decades.
Pennsylvania just announced $100 million to build electric vehicle charging stations across the state, with a special focus on bringing chargers to smaller towns and rural communities that have been left behind. The first wave will bring $34 million worth of charging stations to the southeastern region alone.
Students from a small Pennsylvania county are making their mark at universities nationwide, earning top academic honors from Florida to Mississippi. Their success shows how rural communities are producing scholars who compete with the best.
Chase Bank is bringing banking services back to underserved communities with 160 new branches across 30+ states. The multibillion-dollar expansion targets rural areas and neighborhoods that need financial access most.
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would replace constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines with smart sensors that only activate when aircraft approach. The change would give rural residents their starry nights back while keeping planes safe.
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A small English town is getting one of Europe's largest data centers, bringing thousands of jobs and economic growth. Despite local concerns about green space, the project shows how AI infrastructure is reshaping rural communities.
A photographer in Rajasthan rallied nearly 1,300 people to donate one rupee per day, raising $1,000 to build watering ponds and save endangered blackbuck from pollution and fencing. Their WhatsApp group is transforming how rural communities protect local wildlife.
A mechanical engineering student from rural Wyoming is helping an Arkansas aquaculture operation solve water quality problems that were killing fish. Her work shows how universities and rural communities can team up to strengthen America's food systems.
Rural Minnesota school districts are leading a clean energy revolution with electric buses that cost less to run and keep kids healthier. What started with one district in 2017 has grown to 148 buses serving students across the state.
Thousands of Oregon families earning under $67,000 can now get their tax returns prepared completely free by trained volunteers. The IRS program serves rural communities, first-time filers, and non-English speakers across the state.
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs calls Ethiopia one of the world's most dynamic economies, crediting bold infrastructure investments and renewable energy projects. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is powering rural communities and transforming agricultural productivity across the nation.
Young Australian farmers are keeping family businesses alive by blending tradition with modern technology. Their approach shows how respecting the past while embracing change can secure multi-generational success.
Vietnam has licensed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service to bring high-speed connectivity to millions living in remote mountainous regions. The move could transform access for communities that have long been left behind in the country's digital revolution.
More than 50 rural students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers just got their tuition covered through a major new grant. The funding comes as Central Oregon faces nearly 19,000 open healthcare positions.
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