EPA Faces Major Cuts and Controversies Under Trump Administration
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is undergoing significant restructuring as it closes all environmental justice offices, a move sparked by recent directives from the Trump administration aimed at reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. With more than 400 grants canceled, the agency is poised to impact low-income and minority communities severely. Critics, including former EPA officials, warn that these changes could reverse years of progress in environmental justice, leaving vulnerable communities to face unchecked pollution and health risks. The decision to eliminate these offices has raised concerns across the nation, prompting calls for action to protect environmental justice amid federal disinvestment and budget cuts.
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