Former EPA officials are warning that recent regulatory rollbacks since January 2025 are weakening safeguards for data center construction, potentially increasing health risks. This development is critical for sustainability and climate watchers as the boom in energy-intensive data centers, powering AI, could lead to increased air pollution and an estimated 1,300 additional deaths per year, with immediate and long-term health consequences for communities. The agency's shift away from strict enforcement and research capacity also raises concerns about understanding and mitigating these growing environmental threats.
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