AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say
Ars Technica Molly Taft, wired.com
The Trump administration is considering reducing public notice and participation requirements in air pollution permitting for data centers and power plants. The EPA held a hearing on a proposed rule that would give states control over public involvement in permitting for certain pollution sources. If adopted, the change would limit communities' ability to influence or delay data center development through the permitting process.
Why it matters
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
