EPA Moves to Ease Air Pollution Regulations for Data Centers
By Editor • August 28, 2026 • 1 min read
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering eliminating a federal rule that mandates public notification and comment opportunities for air permits at certain industrial sites, including data centers.
This change raises concerns among advocates who fear it will enable developers to proceed without community input or awareness.
Source: www.theverge.com
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