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EPA Plans to Weaken Pollution Rules for Data Centers
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes that would limit public scrutiny of air pollution from new data centers. This move comes as these facilities face increasing community opposition.
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The Verge
Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to co
2026-08-28 16:28 UTC