US government moves to scrap public input requirements for data centre air pollution permits

The US Environmental Protection Agency is planning a rule change that would allow air pollution permits to be issued without being publicly advertised, removing the requirement for public input. The change particularly affects communities near data centres, which previously had the right to object to such permits. Critics say the US government is suppressing pushback against the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure.

Similar stories

💻 Technology Prof. Przegalińska: the real AI revolution is still ahead — even Americans are changing their minds Newsweek Polska · 7h ago 💻 Technology EPA proposes scrapping public comment period for AI data center construction Gizmodo · 14h ago 💻 Technology US removes data centers from critical national security technology list TechRadar · 18h ago