In the U.S., the EPA proposed to eliminate the requirement for public notice on air pollution permits for data centers and other facilities. This change has raised concerns among critics who argue it could prevent local communities from being informed and voicing their opinions on proposed projects. The proposal is part of a broader trend of reducing public engagement in environmental decision-making, particularly in states with weak regulations.
We’ll perform a deep-dive analysis of all sources and publicly available external materials, then prepare a structured timeline of events, an in-depth report explaining the background and context, and multiple perspectives.