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Trump Cuts 1,000 EPA Scientists, Threatens Environmental Safeguards

3/19/2025

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The Trump administration is set to cut over 1,000 scientists from the EPA, slashing the agency's budget by a staggering 65%. This drastic decision threatens to dismantle the Office of Research and Development, jeopardizing vital science-based regulations that safeguard our health and the environment. The implications of this move could be profound and far-reaching.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is set to cut over 1,000 scientists from the EPA, slashing the agency's budget by a staggering 65%. This drastic decision threatens to dismantle the Office of Research and Development, jeopardizing vital science-based regulations that safeguard our health and the environment. The implications of this move could be profound and far-reaching.