August 11, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The Sierra Club fired Executive Director Ben Jealous after no-confidence votes, budget cuts, layoffs, and misconduct concerns. Union leaders welcomed his departure...
EPA Says It Unfroze $7 Billion ‘Solar for All’ Grant Program
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lifted a freeze on the $7 billion Solar for All grant program, which was paused following an executive order by President Donald Trump. The program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, was designed to support community solar projects across the U.S. EPA officials stated that payment accounts for grant recipients are now accessible. Meanwhile, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin continues to review broader Biden-era climate initiatives and is attempting to claw back $20 billion from other climate-focused grants distributed to nonprofits and community organizations. The funding freeze was part of a wider effort to reevaluate federal climate spending, raising concerns among environmental advocates about the future of clean energy investments.
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Environmental
Environmental
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Climate Justice
Climate Justice
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Climate
Climate
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Climate
Climate
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Climate Justice
Climate Justice
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Education
Education
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Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
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Legal & Legislation
Legal & Legislation
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Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
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Climate
Climate
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Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
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Climate
Climate
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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