A federal judge deemed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's halt of $600M in environmental justice grants illegal, stating it defied Congress’ appropriations...
Republicans once embraced ‘green banks.’ Trump is trying to raid them

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is attempting to seize $20 billion allocated for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a Biden-era clean energy loan program designed to finance renewable energy projects in under served communities. Zeldin claims the funds, held by Citibank, were improperly distributed before Biden left office. However, green banks have historically received bipartisan support, with similar programs operating in states like Connecticut and Nevada. The Trump administration’s attempt to claw back the funds has sparked legal uncertainty, with a top Justice Department prosecutor resigning rather than ordering a freeze. Critics argue the move threatens clean energy investments, including solar farms and efficiency upgrades, particularly in low-income and rural areas. The administration’s actions align with broader Republican efforts to dismantle federal climate initiatives, despite evidence that these funds attract private investment and reduce the need for future government spending on climate mitigation.
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The Supreme Court's ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County limits environmental litigation by emphasizing agency discretion under NEPA...
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore $176 million in environmental grants cut from nonprofits and municipalities, ruling the executive branch...
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The Trump administration’s EPA is terminating over $2.4 billion in environmental justice grants, mostly aiding poor and minority communities...
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