Connor Phillips, a research fellow at NIH born premature with cerebral palsy, faces uncertain future due to funding cuts by Trump administration, impacting graduate programs and research projects. Admissions in graduate programs are being cut or paused, leaving young scientists like Mira Polishook in limbo, while scholars like Natalie Antenucci worry about financial and emotional toll. Some, such as Marleigh Hutchinson, are considering opportunities overseas due to the impact on U.S. as a destination for researchers.
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EPA moves to repeal landmark finding that allows climate regulation
President Trump's administration proposed revoking the EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding," which deemed greenhouse gases a threat to public health, thus undermining key climate regulations. Critics argue this move could dismantle protections against climate change and harm public health, while supporters claim it's essential for economic deregulation. Want More Context? 🔎
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