AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say

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

The Trump administration wants to scrap another federal air pollution rule. Advocates say it’ll help data center developers avoid public scrutiny. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly

The Trump administration is sacrificing Americans’ health to build data centers, former EPA officials warn. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

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