D.C. Circuit Lifts Injunction on EPA Climate Grants

Updated: 9/22/2025

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What it is

A panel from the D.C. Circuit Court has lifted an injunction that blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from terminating climate-related grants to several nonprofit organizations. The ruling, issued on September 2, 2025, allows the EPA to proceed with cutting approximately $16 billion in funding aimed at promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Why it matters

The ruling, issued on September 2, 2025, allows the EPA to proceed with cutting approximately $16 billion in funding aimed at promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
This decision led to a lawsuit from the intended grant recipients, prompting Judge Chutkan to order the continuation of funding
Critics of the ruling, including some environmental advocates, have expressed concern over the potential impact of cutting these grants on climate initiatives
They argue that the funding is crucial for organizations working to address climate change and promote sustainable practices
They believe that the previous distribution of grants lacked sufficient oversight and that the ruling will help restore fiscal responsibility
The outcome of this case may set a significant precedent for how federal funding is allocated to environmental initiatives in the future

Key facts

Circuit Court has lifted an injunction that blocked the Environmental Protection Agency EPA from terminating climate-related grants to several nonprofit organizations
The ruling, issued on September 2, 2025, allows the EPA to proceed with cutting approximately $16 billion in funding aimed at promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

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