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Trump Layoffs Threaten Louisiana's Vital Environmental Efforts

5/2/2025

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In Louisiana, the Trump administration's decision to lay off nearly 100,000 federal employees, including dedicated coastal biologist Mackenzie Kleinpeter, casts a shadow over vital environmental efforts. As funding for crucial wetland preservation projects dwindles, the looming threat of rising sea levels intensifies, leaving many workers grappling with job insecurity and disbelief from their families.

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In Louisiana, the Trump administration's decision to lay off nearly 100,000 federal employees, including dedicated coastal biologist Mackenzie Kleinpeter, casts a shadow over vital environmental efforts. As funding for crucial wetland preservation projects dwindles, the looming threat of rising sea levels intensifies, leaving many workers grappling with job insecurity and disbelief from their families.