Appeals Court Rules Trump EPA Improperly Canceled $20 Billion in Climate Funding
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency improperly canceled approximately $20 billion in climate-related funding designated for nonprofit organizations. The ruling restores access to these funds for climate nonprofits who had been locked out for over a year, following an order from the Trump EPA directing Citibank to freeze their accounts.
The appeals court determined that the EPA's actions in canceling the funding were not properly justified under federal law. This decision marks a significant reversal for organizations that had relied on these federal grants to support climate initiatives and environmental programs across the country.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between executive branch agencies and environmental organizations regarding federal climate spending. Climate nonprofits can now resume operations and projects that were put on hold during the funding freeze.