Rural Climate Partnership
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Tools and opportunities for working people, small businesses & family farmers to leverage clean energy & regenerative agriculture to build up rural economies.
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29-03-2022 16:07:34
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Undocumented New Mexicans face language barriers, legal obstacles, and discrimination in the workforce. Grantee Somos Un Pueblo Unido advocates for immigrants and a transition to greener jobs. Learn more about their efforts: kunm.org/local-news/202…
Minimum wage workers in fields like agriculture endure myriad economic challenges, as detailed by leaders at Somos Un Pueblo Unido, an RCP grantee. This clip details the group’s work for racial and worker justice in New Mexico: newmexicopbs.org/productions/ne…
RCP grantee Young Farmers are excited by a new Missouri program offering tax deductions to new farmers. It’s one of the first state opportunities of its kind! Learn more: iowapublicradio.org/harvest-public…
A community mapping project in rural Virginia presents a “step forward” for the area as it grapples with weather and economic challenges. Grantee Appalachian Voices helms the resiliency project in Dungannon, VA: timesnews.net/news/community…
Solar scams, while rare, are on the rise. Grantee Solar United Neighbors offers this advice to protect against scammers in the solar industry: canarymedia.com/articles/solar…
THIS SATURDAY HBCU Green Fund Presents GreenFest, A Family Festival For All in Atlanta! Big congrats to Adrienne Rice from Sustainable Georgia Futures for receiving the Environmental Champion Award!
With the CoalfieldDevelopment, Cody Lynch helps West Virginians transition into solar jobs. "When your power goes out or we have flooding in the area or massive storms, you can build your own solar generator kit.” wvnews.com/news/wvnews/we…
A new program in Appalachia aims to increase flood resilience. The plan suggests: boost local capacity, relieve financial burdens, improve flood mapping, and invest in natural mitigation. Read more from Appalachian Voices: appvoices.org/2024/08/30/flo…
Congrats Christina Barkel with grantee Groundwork Center for being recognized in Traverse City Business News' 40 Under 40! As a food equity specialist, Christina tackles food insecurity while building local resilience in Michigan. Learn more about her impact: tcbusinessnews.com/40under40-intr…
With support from Solar United Neighbors, Tony Shultz used a federal REAP grant to install solar at his farm🌾🚜. Now he’s inspiring other Wisconsin farmers to do the same. Check out his story: waow.com/news/farms-sha…
According to Center for Rural Affairs, farmers, ranchers, and rural business owners should keep an eye on the Sept. 30 deadline for #REAPgrant applications. See if you’re eligible to apply here: northtamatelegraph.com/opinion/editor…
After years being underserved by federal 🌾crop insurance programs, specialty producers now have new opportunities thanks to the expansion of the Enhanced Coverage Option(ECO). Learn more about the expanded coverage from Center for Rural Affairs: oaoa.com/opinion/guest-…
In Southwest Utah, “life without a car is full of roadblocks.” 🚧 United Today, Stronger Tomorrow is pushing for better public transit in places like St. George to help folks like Vanessa Miller, who spend hundreds on rideshares each week just to get by: kuer.org/business-econo…
🌿 Georgia Interfaith Power and Light is speaking up for rural Georgians: “Burning wood pellets for power emits more carbon per megawatt produced than burning coal.” 🚫🌍 Read about their fight against biomass here: ledger-enquirer.com/news/environme…
🌞 Congratulations to Native Renewables on their OCED award! They’re bringing #solarenergy to 300 homes across rural Navajo and Hopi communities. ⚡🏠 Learn more about out their project here:energy.gov/oced/articles/…
RCP Grantee Groundswell is partnering with the City of Lanett, Alabama, to reduce energy burdens and improve efficiency for #rural residents. Find out how they’re keeping the lights on and costs down💡🏠valleytimes-news.com/2024/07/lanett…
During a 🏛️White House event, Michelle Moore of Groundswell shared how faith leaders are making the most of Direct Pay for #cleanenergy projects. Find out how they’re doing it here: solarquarter.com/2024/08/14/whi…