# Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute

https://mins.news/en/item/55924

- The Verge, 2026-09-12 14:41 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/994112/ai-data-center-pollution-health-epa

> 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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