As opposition from nearby residents to data center construction intensifies, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving toward making it more difficult for citizens to participate in decisions regarding the pollution generated by these facilities.
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US EPA Plans to Limit Public Hearings Regarding Air Pollution from Data Centers
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The EPA is planning to repeal federal regulations that require public notification and provide opportunities for public comment regarding specific industrial facilities [The Verge].
This move coincides with a period where the construction of new data centers is facing opposition from surrounding communities.
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Primary source: Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution (The Verge AI, 2026-08-29)