EPA proposal would let states skip public comment on data center air permits
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a rule change that would eliminate the requirement for states to solicit public feedback on certain air pollution permits, including those for data centers. The move comes amid growing local opposition to AI data center construction and concerns about environmental health impacts. Studies have linked specific data centers to hundreds of millions of dollars in annual health damages.
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Original headline: “U.S. gov't moves to suppress pushback on data centers by removing requirements for public input on pollution — EPA change would allow air pollution permits without publicizing them.” Browse more stories.