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Trump EPA proposal would let data centers hide air pollution

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration is proposing a rule change that would allow data centers to conceal their air pollution data. This move comes amid increasing community opposition to the construction of new data centers, which are often criticized for their environmental impact. The proposed regulation would make it more difficult for affected communities to participate in decisions regarding potential pollution from these facilities. AI

IMPACT This policy change could impact the environmental oversight and public accountability of AI-related data centers.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a government agency impacting environmental regulations for a major industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Trump EPA proposal would let data centers hide air pollution

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environment

    📰 Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution 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 ce... 📰 Source: The …

    LINKS theverge.com/…/data-center-pollution-epa-…

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