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MINTCanary MediaOct 2, 2026
The USDA just made it way harder for farmers to get grants for solar
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-4.38
Confidence
8/10
Amount
676K CBWD
AI justification
USDA rule change enables fossil fuel dependence, harms rural livelihoods, and weakens climate action. | The USDA's rule change constitutes a regressive policy shift that directly undermines renewable energy adoption, climate action, and rural economic resilience. By restricting grants for solar projects, it violates core rights to decent work and sustainable livelihoods while increasing long-term environmental harm. The action prioritizes short-term political objectives over systemic climate and