Native Issues
EPA cuts
Feb 18, 2025

EPA layoffs, contract cuts impact environmental justice programs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fired 388 probationary employees and canceled $60 million in contracts tied to diversity, equity, and environmental justice initiatives. The moves align with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate such programs. Critics, including union representatives, warn the cuts could slow efforts to protect public health, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Additional layoffs and funding reductions may follow.

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