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Trump's Budget Cuts Billions from Environmental Programs

5/3/2025

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President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal threatens to slash billions from vital environmental programs, including a staggering $2.46 billion from clean water initiatives and $1.2 billion from national parks. This plan also jeopardizes NOAA operations and rolls back key elements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signaling a stark departure from climate action and environmental justice efforts.

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President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal threatens to slash billions from vital environmental programs, including a staggering $2.46 billion from clean water initiatives and $1.2 billion from national parks. This plan also jeopardizes NOAA operations and rolls back key elements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signaling a stark departure from climate action and environmental justice efforts.