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Trump Cancels 781 Environmental Grants, Sparking Legal Battles

5/2/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to cancel 781 environmental justice grants threatens low-income and minority communities. With 377 grants already terminated and 404 more on the chopping block, this move has ignited legal battles and raised alarms about the future of climate resilience projects and vital federal scientific research funding.

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The Trump administration's decision to cancel 781 environmental justice grants threatens low-income and minority communities. With 377 grants already terminated and 404 more on the chopping block, this move has ignited legal battles and raised alarms about the future of climate resilience projects and vital federal scientific research funding.