Over his decades of farming and ranching, Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and harming nature. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting...

More and more in Thailand, rural students learn in traditional classrooms, but with an emphasis on hands-on activities. The idea is to empower young villagers to bring economic development to their communities, as well as learn...

Across the country, rural schools are being forced to shut down as more families move to urban areas and funding sources dry up. In Arena, Wisconsin, six-year-old Brady Schlamp must now travel 10 miles to school. His former school, right...

Designer Emily Pilloton moved to rural Bertie County, in North Carolina, to engage in a bold experiment of design-led community transformation. She's teaching a design-build class called Studio H that engages high schoolers' minds and...

Illness is universal -- but access to care is not. Physician Raj Panjabi has a bold vision to bring health care to everyone, everywhere. With the 2017 TED Prize, Panjabi is building the Community Health Academy, a global platform that...

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Urbanisation moves a population from rural areas to cities. How is this changing the face of rural settlements over time? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Urbanisation is the rapid increase in urban...

Communities Alike and Different shows the diversity of communities. The program answers questions about how rural communities differ from suburban ones and what characteristics cities and suburban areas share. Young learners will embark...

The video provides an overview of the current Democratic candidates' stances on technology policy, including issues such as AI, facial recognition systems, and internet access. It covers each candidate's position on various...

An aging population, rising cost of entitlement programs, increasing national debt and deficits. How can the U.S. keep this train from hitting the wall?

Since taking the helm as CEO of Land O' Lakes, Beth Ford has set out to modernize the storied brand with an expanded use of data and an increased commitment to sustainability. She discusses her strategies for growth and plans for the...

As some people continue to work and learn from home six months into the coronavirus pandemic, reliable and fast internet access is as important as ever. But in rural communities without access to broadband, or for those who simply can’t...

By now, you’ve probably heard that Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup will have 5G capabilities. And you have also probably heard us discuss how 5G speeds are still only available in some parts of the country with some carriers. Apple will almost...

How is a rural community different from a suburban community? What characteristics do cities and suburban areas share? This program explores the similarities and differences that make communities unique. Youngsters visit a variety of...

The video highlights the issue of chronic malnutrition in the Western highlands of Guatemala, which is stunting the physical and intellectual development of children. It also showcases the efforts of Sister Juana, who is encouraging...

A program helping older people age at home was piloted in New Brunswick in 2019 and has now grown to include 31 nursing homes.

A program helping older people age at home was piloted in New Brunswick in 2019 and has now grown to include 31 nursing homes.

It's been almost one week since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and people in the country are beginning to better understand the devastation after the storm. Aminka Belvitt, founder and president of ForUsGirls Foundation based...

It’s no secret that cellphone service on the Island is less than ideal, with a recent study commissioned by the province suggesting that 23 new cell towers are needed here. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Darlene Compton,...

With the federal announcement of major cuts to Canada Post services, the people and the leadership of Newfoundland and Labrador respond to how that could impact the province. The CBC’s Julia Israel reports.

Canada Post workers across the country walked off the job after Ottawa instructed the Crown corporation this week to end home delivery and close some post offices. CBC’s Cody MacKay spoke to the president of Canada Post's union on...

Delta CSO Amelia DeLuca reveals at the Fast Co. Innovation Festival how tech, sustainable aviation fuel, and smart operations are revolutionizing air travel.

On Monday, a peer-reviewed study found that an initiative called the Real-Time Virtual Support network helped improve access to health care in rural B.C. Lead author Kendall Ho, a professor at the University of B.C.'s department of...

A provincial government plan in Newfoundland and Labrador is encouraging residents to abandon tiny communities for cost savings. The plan is not without its critics who say they prefer life in rural communities over the potential...