Newsom unveils plan to cut California climate funding
… Wednesday, Newsom proposed scaling climate funding back by about 7% compared to last year’s budget, to $48.3 billion, while spreading that money out over seven years, up from six last year. The cuts, unveiled in the first draft of his new budget, follow last year’s 3% cut to climate programs, and triggered criticism today from environmental groups. … Organizations that advocate for water safety and affordability applauded Newsom for preserving funding for drinking water programs, but raised concerns about his proposal to cut more than $100 million from a program aimed at addressing forever chemical contamination, which have been linked to serious health effects. Water recycling, too, would see cuts under Newsom’s proposal.
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