Boosting Rural Science Trust: Investments Could Yield Global Gains
Distrust in science is prevalent in rural regions of the U.S., with rural kings in these areas facing financial hurdles and equipment shortages. However, investing in rural science could boost trust and offer up numerous benefits. Heidi Steltzer, a lead author of the IPCC's 2019 Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere, highlights the need for better support. Rural scientists can conduct vital research even with travel restrictions, as proven during the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in rural science can increase trust in science among rural residents and influence U.S. leadership on global issues like climate change and pandemic response. Rural institutions offer opportunities for community involvement in science. Research conducted here improves understanding of nature's benefits across the country. Federal funding for research could be a lifeline for rural schools, attracting more scientists and students. Pandemic-related relief funding should be strategically and equitably allocated to support rural science. Addressing financial limitations and providing better equipment and facilities for rural scientists can increase trust in science among rural residents. This, in turn, can influence U.S. leadership on global issues and offer up numerous benefits, including improved understanding of nature's benefits across the country.
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