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"Slow Pace of Mining, Federal Layoffs to Stymie Trump's Order"

"Federal agencies will need fully-staffed teams to implement President Donald Trump’s order for the Interior Department and other agencies to expedite mining on federal lands, natural resources lawyers say. But massive staffing cuts could get in the way of Trump’s demand to mine more minerals domestically, and it could take years for agencies and companies to mobilize and begin digging rock."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 03/24/2025

"Senate Confirms Zeldin To Lead Environmental Protection Agency"

"The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles."

Source: AP, 01/30/2025

"Trump Freezes Inflation Reduction Act And Infrastructure-Law Funding"

"The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to ​“immediately pause the disbursement of funds” under the landmark federal climate and energy laws passed during the Biden administration, a move that will throw tens of billions of dollars of lawfully designated federal funding into limbo — and one that is likely to be challenged in court."

Source: Canary Media, 01/22/2025

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