She Tried to Help Schools Build Healthier Playgrounds. Then Her E.P.A. Grant Was Canceled.
NYT > Science·May 8, 2026

Kirsten Beyer was working to help schools in Milwaukee build healthier playgrounds through an E.P.A. grant. Her efforts aimed to assess the benefits of such improvements, but progress was halted when her grant was canceled. The cancellation has disrupted Beyer's project, which had been focused on creating better outdoor spaces for students. The sudden loss of funding has likely stalled the development of healthier playgrounds in the area.
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