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Grounded Solutions Network

Grounded Solutions Network

Resources on community land trust and strengthening neighborhoods from the Grounded Solutions Network.

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RURAL VOICE IN CLIMATE RELOCATION: ISLE DE JEAN CHARLES

The Center for Public Integrity

Relocation experts say that Isle de Jean Charles illustrates the need for an organized effort with far more money, fewer bureaucratic hurdles and greater sensitivity to the needs of communities impacted by a long history of forced relocation and racism.

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Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

This interactive map helps identify disadvantaged communities across the US that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. The map...

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Support Local Efforts for Eastern Kentucky

See our curated list of local resources and organizations aiding relief and recovery in Eastern Kentucky.

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THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE NEW CLIMATE ECONOMY IN RURAL AMERICA

World Resources Institute

Federal investment could support 260,000 rural jobs each year over at least five years to create new economic opportunities in rural places while addressing climate change.

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Pathfinders: Climate-Smart Solutions from Rural America and Native Nations

Jul. 16th, 2021, 1PM

Event PowerPoint Presentation ROADS CLIMATE PRESENTATION Speaker Resources Union of Concerned Scientists Resources Killer Heat Report and Killer Heat Interactive Map Underwater...

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Outdoor Recreation Economies: Challenges & Opportunities

Outdoor recreation is driving new opportunities for local communities in many rural places. See ways to do economic development differently with rural recreation economies.

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Rural Environmental Justice Practices & Resources

Practitioner insights and resources on rural environmental justice, including ideas on just and equitable energy transitions.

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Stewarding Land and Growing Rural Prosperity

Rural and Native communities have been stewarding the land for generations. Many are using new ways of growing nature and...

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Stewardship + Equity: Rooting a New Rural Legacy

Rural and Native communities have been stewarding the land for generations. Many are developing new ways of growing nature and...

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Disaster Planning and Rural Resilience

Flooding, tornadoes, drought, wildfire, and other extreme weather events cause major disruption and damage wherever they occur and have potential...

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The Thrive Rural Framework
Thrive Rural Framework Overview

The Thrive Rural Framework is a new tool to help you take stock, target action, and gauge progress on rural prosperity. We...