February 14, 2025
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims $20 billion in climate grants was improperly placed in a bank, reducing agency oversight. The funds, part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund under the Inflation Reduction Act, were awarded to nonprofits for clean energy projects, including in disadvantaged communities. Former EPA officials dispute Zeldin’s claims, citing existing oversight measures. The dispute raises concerns about environmental funding and tribal access to clean energy investments.
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