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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Julia Musto

EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately‘ amid Trump government cutbacks

The Trump administration has reportedly warned more than 1,100 Environmental Protection Agency employees working on climate change, reducing air pollution, and other programs that they could be “immediately” terminated at any time.

The notice was sent to staff members who were hired within the past year and have probationary status, according to The New York Times.

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