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Concerns mount about future of federal environmental justice grants


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By Kristoffer Tigue, Dennis Pillion, Dylan Baddour and Marianne Lavelle for Inside Climate News. Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration When a rare tornado swept through the north side of Minneapolis,

The article from MSN discusses growing concerns over the future of federal environmental justice grants, particularly in light of potential budget cuts and changes in administration priorities. Environmental justice advocates and community leaders are worried that funding for programs aimed at addressing pollution and health disparities in marginalized communities might be reduced or eliminated. The grants, which have been pivotal in supporting initiatives like cleanups, community education, and health studies, are under scrutiny as part of broader fiscal policy debates. Critics argue that these programs are essential for rectifying long-standing environmental inequities, while some politicians question their cost-effectiveness and necessity. The uncertainty has led to calls for more secure, long-term funding commitments to ensure these communities continue to receive the support needed to combat environmental injustices.

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