The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed nearly 170 employees from the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights on paid administrative leave, reflecting a potential dismantling of environmental justice initiatives. This action aligns with President Trump's expressed intent to eliminate programs that focus on environmental justice. The affected staff, primarily working on reducing environmental harm to poorer communities, were informed during a meeting, leaving the program in a precarious state. Critics highlight that this significant reduction in workforce undermines the office's efforts and support established over decades across various administrations.
Nearly 170 employees at the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights have been placed on administrative leave, signaling potential cuts to their environmental justice initiatives.
Matthew Tejada noted that the significant number of employees on leave effectively puts the EPA's environmental justice efforts 'on life support' during a critical time.
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