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How Trump's Climate Cuts Will Impact NYC
Episode 1214

How Trump's Climate Cuts Will Impact NYC

Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter for THE CITY, explains how recent Trump administration cuts to FEMA threatens over $300 million in climate resiliency for New York City.

The Brian Lehrer Show

April 15, 202519m 58s

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Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter for THE CITY, where she covers climate, resiliency, housing and development, explains how recent Trump administration cuts to Federal Emergency Management Agency threatens over $300 million in climate resiliency for New York City-specific efforts, plus a new executive order that takes aim at state programs meant to charge polluters in order to drive down greenhouse gas emissions. 

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