Trump Cancels $8 Billion in Climate Projects, Targeting Blue States
Trump administration scraps $8 billion for climate-related projects, and it’s hard not to feel a sense of disbelief, mixed with frustration. The news is clear: $8 billion, specifically designated for climate-related projects, is being pulled. What’s particularly striking, and frankly, infuriating, is that this cancellation appears to be targeted squarely at projects in blue states – California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.
Now, it’s tempting to think, “Well, maybe those states just got all the funding in the first place.” But the reality is more complex.… Continue reading