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Received — 25 August 2026 ⏭

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers 25 August 2026 at 12:45

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers

25 August 2026 at 12:45

Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

New homes in a neighborhood on the edge of an enormous Meta A.I. data center under construction in northeast El Paso last month.

Received — 23 August 2026 ⏭

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms 24 August 2026 at 09:32

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

NYT: Technology

By: Shane Goldmacher

24 August 2026 at 09:32

With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

Received — 19 August 2026 ⏭

Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers 19 August 2026 at 16:05

Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers

NYT: Technology

By: David McCabe

19 August 2026 at 16:05

As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.

Residents of Independence, Mo., at a City Council meeting in June.

A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’ 21 August 2026 at 11:02

A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’

NYT: Technology

By: Cecilia Kang and Caroline Gutman

21 August 2026 at 11:02

Loudoun County, Va., hosts more than 250 data centers that bring in huge tax revenues. But some officials and residents worry the county has become too dependent on that cash.