Cancellation of Incident Meteorologist Training by Trump Administration

The Trump administration has canceled training for incident meteorologists, leading to concerns about response to disasters and strain on existing workforce. Other government trainings have also been canceled due to budget constraints.

End of U.S. Embassy Air Quality Monitoring Abroad

U.S. embassies and consulates have stopped monitoring air quality abroad due to budget constraints, ending a program that provided essential public health data. The data had led to improvements in local air quality and raised awareness of environmental issues in several polluted cities around the world.

Response to New Strain of MPOX in the United States

State and federal health agencies in the United States are preparing to respond to a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to the last outbreak in 2022. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over the new strain, known as clade 1b, which is more severe than the previous outbreak. Health officials are leaning on past lessons but face challenges due to the privatization of the mpox vaccine and limited resources.

Luma Energy suspends maintenance projects in Puerto Rico

Budget constraints lead to suspension of $65 million worth of maintenance projects by Luma Energy in Puerto Rico, amidst ongoing blackouts.