Rural America
Coverage of Rural America in the Nexus archive.
- Rural Americans say they're worried AI data centers will drain their wallets
Rural Americans express significant concerns about AI data center developments, particularly rising electricity costs and environmental impacts. A survey highlights their apprehension over financial strain and resource depletion, with political figures like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott advocating restrictions on rural data center construction.
- Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw
Pregnant women in rural America often face dangerous travel times to reach hospitals for childbirth due to a lack of physicians in these areas. The article attributes this issue to systemic failures in training and placing medical professionals, rather than a lack of medical knowledge or technology.
- 'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund
Republicans have announced a $50 billion rural health funding initiative, but the program is not expected to address the ongoing efforts in North Carolina's Martin County to reopen its only closed hospital. The article highlights gaps in the proposed health fund's ability to solve rural healthcare infrastructure challenges.
- Rural America must lead the clean-tech energy revolution
Rural America is urged to lead the clean-tech energy revolution as renewable resources are seen as the path to America's energy independence. This shift is driven by the drawbacks of traditional energy sources like oil, gas, coal, and nuclear power. Renewable energy is considered the key to achieving America's energy goals.
- A bipartisan path for rural America’s next 250 years
The article highlights the significant challenges facing rural communities in America and emphasizes the need for bipartisan solutions to address these issues over the next 250 years.
- Trump’s empty promises and the ruin of rural America
The article criticizes Donald Trump's promises as empty and highlights the negative impact on rural America. It urges rural voters to assert their political influence by reminding Republicans of their importance in elections.