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How Science and the Environment Fared in the 2026 U.S. Midterms
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have been assessed for their impact on science and environmental policy, with attention on how the results may shape research funding, climate action, and environmental regulation going forward. Observers are weighing which candidates and state measures supported or opposed science-aligned priorities, and what the new composition of Congress means for agencies and environmental legislation in the coming session.
Why now: Voters and researchers are evaluating how the midterm results will affect science funding and environmental policy.
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