Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

President Trump’s proposed budget cuts could severely impact green energy projects and environmental protections in the U.S. The plan includes cutting $15 billion from federal renewable energy funding and nearly doubling the budget reductions for the National Institutes of Health to -$17 billion. The Environmental Protection Agency would lose over $4.2 billion, including critical programs for hazardous waste cleanup and environmental justice efforts. Experts warn these cuts could undermine climate initiatives and exacerbate climate risks, while Trump’s administration has previously opposed significant environmental regulations under President Biden.