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EPA Cuts $300M, Revives 1980s Staffing Amid Criticism

5/5/2025

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The EPA is set to slash its budget by $300 million and revert staffing to 1980s levels, as revealed by Administrator Lee Zeldin. This consolidation of key offices and the dissolution of the research division has sparked fears about the loss of scientific independence, with critics warning that political interests are overshadowing vital environmental protections.

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The EPA is set to slash its budget by $300 million and revert staffing to 1980s levels, as revealed by Administrator Lee Zeldin. This consolidation of key offices and the dissolution of the research division has sparked fears about the loss of scientific independence, with critics warning that political interests are overshadowing vital environmental protections.