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California judge orders full environmental review for 330 MW data center

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A California judge has ruled that Imperial County must conduct a full environmental review for a proposed 330 MW data center. The court found that the county improperly relied on an outdated environmental assessment and failed to consider the project's extensive power, water, and battery infrastructure. This decision means the county must prepare a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report before any construction permits can be issued, addressing the project's significant scale and cumulative environmental effects. AI

IMPACT This ruling highlights the increasing scrutiny on the environmental impact of large-scale data centers, which are crucial for AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action impacting a large infrastructure project. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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California judge orders full environmental review for 330 MW data center

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  1. Data Center Knowledge TIER_1 English(EN) · Shane Snider ·

    California Judge Orders Full Environmental Review of 330 MW Data Center

    : A California judge says Imperial County must review a proposed 330 MW data center and its power, water, battery and generation infrastructure.

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