Stand with EPA Workers Who Are Holding Trump Accountable

A group of current and former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) workers are bravely speaking out against the Trump administration’s attacks on environmental justice, public health, and climate progress.

In a powerful open letter published on Environmental Health News, these workers–who have asked to remain anonymous due to concerns about retaliation from Trump and his allies–wrote about the harm that the administration’s cuts to already-approved funding are causing to communities and to climate and environmental progress.

These dedicated public servants are fighting back against Trump’s politically-motivated moves to reverse climate protections, eliminate key regulations, and silence the very experts hired to protect our air, water, and health. Their letter details how political appointees have overridden science, weakened enforcement, and stalled vital action in the name of so-called “efficiency.”

They write in the letter that the Trump Administration continues to refuse to fund programs despite orders from the courts: “Even though there are court orders to unfreeze billions of dollars in federal grants, the Trump administration continues to withhold this critical money from the people who need it most.” They highlight Trump's blocking of funds for EPA’s environmental justice programs that provide safe shelters during and after hurricanes.

These courageous EPA workers are demanding that the Trump Administration fund these important programs as directed and that the agency return to its core mission: protecting human health and the environment. They are calling for transparency, a stop to political interference, and a recommitment to environmental justice.

Please sign the petition to support these committed public servants and take action to support their efforts.

In their letter, they include additional actions you can take:

1. Advocate for funding to be restored in your community. Take part in local town hall and other events in your area to advocate for federal funding to be returned to the people. Make your voice heard and claim your right to clean water, clean air, and a safe environment.

2. Learn how the EPA’s environmental justice programs are investing in your state, city, or community. View this environmental justice grants map: (https://edgi-govdata-archiving.github.io/EJ-Grants/) to see where IRA dollars and funding from the EPA’s environmental justice programs were invested.

3. Learn how federal cuts are impacting your communities.

4. Share on social media. Share our story or similar news stories on social media with #federalfundingfreeze, #federalcuts, or #truthtopower.

Please sign the petition to stand with these EPA workers and share their story on social media: https://www.ehn.org/epa-environmental-justice-trump-2671362228.html