In a controversial move, the Trump administration plans to cancel millions of dollars in grants that fund essential research designed to protect children's health from environmental dangers. According to internal emails from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this decision impacts various grants focused on pressing issues, such as pollution from agriculture, wildfire smoke, and harmful "forever chemicals" contaminating our food sources.
The cuts will affect both pending and active grants, including those awarded under key programs like Science to Achieve Results (STAR) and People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3), which allows college students to contribute innovative environmental solutions. The cancellation of these grants raises alarms among scientists and advocates who worry that it may jeopardize ongoing research crucial for the health of children, particularly in rural areas where pollution risks are prevalent. As the EPA shifts its focus under Trump’s leadership, many are left concerned about the long-term impacts on public health and the environment.
The cuts will affect both pending and active grants, including those awarded under key programs like Science to Achieve Results (STAR) and People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3), which allows college students to contribute innovative environmental solutions. The cancellation of these grants raises alarms among scientists and advocates who worry that it may jeopardize ongoing research crucial for the health of children, particularly in rural areas where pollution risks are prevalent. As the EPA shifts its focus under Trump’s leadership, many are left concerned about the long-term impacts on public health and the environment.
