Donald Trump Is Slashing Programs Linking Climate Change to U.S. National Security
The Trump administration proposes to eliminate programs that prevent flooding and other climate-related events from threatening public health.
Alleen Brown
Alleen Brown is a New York-based reporter, focused on environmental justice issues. Her work has been published by The Intercept, The Nation, In These Times, YES! Magazine, and various Twin Cities publications.
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