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Major U.S. nature report in jeopardy due to Trump administration shutdown

Scientists were blindsided when the Trump administration killed a first-of-its-kind U.S. nature assessment, but key experts say they’ll finish it without government support.

Catrin Einhorn reports for The New York Times.

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Trump defies court orders, continues to block climate funding

President Donald Trump has halted billions in Biden-era climate and infrastructure funds, despite court rulings ordering their release.

Jake Bittle reports for Grist.

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Biden-era climate funding faces rollback as Trump's EPA seeks to reclaim $20 billion

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will attempt to rescind $20 billion allocated for clean energy projects under the Biden administration, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin citing concerns over rushed spending and limited oversight.

Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.

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Environmental groups prepare for legal battles against Trump administration

Environmental organizations are gearing up for a wave of legal challenges as the Trump administration moves to weaken climate policies, cut agency staff and roll back environmental regulations.

Karen Zraick reports for The New York Times.

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Indigenous women call for climate justice at New Mexico gathering

Indigenous women, youth and activists gathered at the New Mexico State Capitol to demand action on climate justice, resource extraction and environmental health concerns affecting their communities.

Noel Lyn Smith reports for Inside Climate News.

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Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Canada team up to address industrial pollution

Aamjiwnaang First Nation and the Canadian government launched a pilot project to tackle environmental racism after decades of pollution from Sarnia, Ontario's petrochemical industry.

Emma McIntosh reports for The Narwhal.

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Musk's government efficiency team gains access to EPA contracts

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been granted access to the Environmental Protection Agency's contracting system, raising concerns about privacy and potential cuts to environmental programs.

Kevin Bogardus reports for E&E News.

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