"The preliminary funding proposal outlines cuts the administration wants for myriad clean energy, climate and environment programs."

"The White House unveiled a preliminary fiscal 2026 budget Friday, outlining a plan for Congress’ Republican majorities to try to slash funding for climate programs, renewable energy, vulnerable communities and other Democratic-aligned priorities.

President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget, influenced by recommendations from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, spells out toplines for major agencies and numerous offices, but leaves more granular, program-specific details for a full budget proposal expected later this month.

In all, the fiscal 2026 budget request to Congress would reduce nondefense discretionary spending by $163 billion, or 23 percent below the currently enacted level, pulling that spending down to its lowest level in eight years, according to the White House."

Andres Picon reports for E&E News May 2, 2025. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Trump Proposes Slashing Domestic Spending to the Lowest Level of the Modern Era" (New York Times) [3]

"Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Mean ‘Disastrous’ Cuts To Science" (Science) [4]

"NIH Under Siege" (Science) [5]

"Trump’s First 100 Days Shredded Millions In Funding For Indigenous Peoples" (Grist) [6]

"Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’" (New York Times) [7]