TechTrump is giving data centers a pass to pollute

Former EPA officials warn that the Trump administration is weakening environmental regulations to speed AI data center construction, putting Americans’ health at risk. A report from the Environmental Protection Network identifies 30 federal actions since January 2025 that it says worsen pollution risks, including 17 that mention AI or target data centers.

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