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EPA Cancels $1.7 Billion in Environmental Justice Grants

3/27/2025

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has abruptly canceled more than 400 vital environmental justice grants, stripping $1.7 billion from low-income and minority communities. Senate Democrats are outraged, labeling the decision illegal and a breach of court orders. These grants were crucial for tackling lead poisoning and improving air quality in vulnerable neighborhoods.

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Story summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has abruptly canceled more than 400 vital environmental justice grants, stripping $1.7 billion from low-income and minority communities. Senate Democrats are outraged, labeling the decision illegal and a breach of court orders. These grants were crucial for tackling lead poisoning and improving air quality in vulnerable neighborhoods.