President Trump is reversing his predecessor’s efforts to clean up areas hardest hit by pollution from heavy industry, ports and roadways—communities that are often largely Black, Latino and low-income. He eliminated the “Justice 40” initiative Biden created which required 40% of benefits from certain environmental programs go to hard-hit communities.
Michael Phillis
Michael Phillis is an Associated Press reporter covering the environment with a focus on water. He is based in St. Louis