Read the full story in The Verge. The threat of weeks without pay could make federal jobs less appealing to a generation of young scientists
Category: Federal government
Federal work at Superfund sites suspended during shutdown
Read the full story from the Associated Press. The government shutdown has suspended federal cleanups at Superfund sites around the nation and forced the cancellation
5 key environmental impacts of the government shutdown
Read the full story in National Geographic. As President Donald Trump and Congress continue to wrangle over funding for a border wall and the overall 2019 budget,
Joshua Tree National Park To Close For Cleanup, Repairs To Vandalism, Illegal Roads
Read the full story at National Parks Traveler. Illegal roads, cut down Joshua trees, and damaged federal property, along with the need to clean up
Shutdown Headaches for University Researchers
Read the full story in Inside Higher Ed. Prolonged shutdown delays funding timeline for federal research grants and disrupts travel plans for many scientists. But
States and advocates help tackle ‘crisis’ at national parks
Read the full story in High Country News. Amid the government shutdown, the Park Service faces trash mounds and lost revenue.
