Earthjustice: Trump Budget Proposal Would Cripple EPA | WPN World People News

On March 16, the Trump Administration released a budget blueprint that calls for dramatic cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, including environmental justice programs.

Janet, a fifth grader from Oakland, California, wears a symbolic mask, as she attends a public hearing held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on strengthening the ozone pollution standard, February 2, 2015.

Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen issued the following statement:

“Taking a sledgehammer to the EPA’s budget would be a giant gift to polluters and a devastating blow to the health and well-being of our children and communities across the country, particularly low income communities, communities of color and indigenous communities that bear the biggest pollution burdens and suffer the resulting health disparities.

“This dangerous proposal is designed to do one thing: cripple the agency charged with protecting the air we breathe and water we drink.

"The Trump budget deliberately eviscerates enforcement of our environmental laws—which would let many law-breakers operate with little fear of prosecution—and dismantles programs that support our most vulnerable communities from environmental hazards.

“We call on members of Congress to stand up for the communities they represent and vigorously oppose this irresponsible plan.”

Source: Earthjustice