E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant to Alaska, Parts of Which Just Flooded
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The recent cancellation of a $20 million flood protection grant by the E.P.A. has left the remote village of Kipnuk vulnerable, as it experienced severe flooding just days later. This decision, influenced by E.P.A. Administrator Lee Zeldin's push to eliminate what he termed 'wasteful' grants, raises concerns about the impact on communities facing climate-related challenges. The situation highlights the urgent need for effective funding to protect vulnerable areas from natural disasters.
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