Here's a roundup of stories with rural resonance; if you do or see similar work that should be shared on The Rural Blog, email us at heather.chapman@uky.edu.
A coalition of left-leaning environmental and economic policy groups have published an "Appalachian New Deal" meant to give federal lawmakers ideas on how to bring more jobs and clean energy to the region as they consider the next stimulus bill. Read more here.
Drillers are increasingly declaring bankruptcy and sticking taxpayers with the cleanup costs, while executives pocket millions and workers lose jobs. Read more here.
Will rural homelessness hit after benefits and eviction moratoriums end? Read more here.
Because rural physicians are older on average, they could be at an increased risk of severe outcomes if they catch covid-19. Read more here.
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Friday, July 24, 2020
Quick hits: Appalachian New Deal offered; rural homelessness could rise after federal pandemic aid runs out
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Appalachia,
bankruptcy,
business,
doctor shortages,
doctors,
drilling,
economic development,
economy,
environment,
environmental health,
federal legislation,
fracking,
homeless,
jobs,
pandemic,
shale oil
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