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Trump Cuts $8 Billion from Climate Funding, Impacting Green New Deal

10/7/2025

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The Trump administration canceled $8 billion in climate funding for Democratic-controlled states, affecting Sanders' Green New Deal initiatives.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought called the cuts a "Green New Scam."
The U.S. Department of Energy terminated 223 projects, citing inadequate economic viability.
CarbonCapture moved its pilot from Arizona to Alberta, Canada, due to funding cuts.

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Story summary

The Trump administration canceled $8 billion in climate funding for Democratic-controlled states, affecting Sanders' Green New Deal initiatives.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought called the cuts a "Green New Scam."
The U.S. Department of Energy terminated 223 projects, citing inadequate economic viability.
CarbonCapture moved its pilot from Arizona to Alberta, Canada, due to funding cuts.