Trump’s Sweeping Moves To End EJ Programs Sparks Sharp Criticism

January 23, 2025
President Donald Trump in a sweeping effort is ending all federal environmental justice (EJ) efforts, including revoking a Clinton-era directive that created EPA’s EJ office and directing all agencies to close EJ offices and related programs within 30 days. The moves -- which come in the opening days of Trump’s second term -- are sparking confusion and sharp criticism from advocates and others who have long pushed to address pollution harms in minority and disadvantaged communities. With so many EJ...


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