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Trump's Layoffs Threaten Environmental Protections Amid Shutdown

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced layoffs across federal environmental agencies, including over 2,000 at the Department of the Interior, amid a government shutdown.
Jennifer Rokala of the Center for Western Priorities stated the cuts would devastate scientific efforts across key regions.
Environmental groups criticized the cuts for undermining science and public health protections.
Federal workers faced job insecurity and financial strain.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced layoffs across federal environmental agencies, including over 2,000 at the Department of the Interior, amid a government shutdown.
Jennifer Rokala of the Center for Western Priorities stated the cuts would devastate scientific efforts across key regions.
Environmental groups criticized the cuts for undermining science and public health protections.
Federal workers faced job insecurity and financial strain.