Sierra Club questions Meta data center air permit in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Sierra Club questions Meta data center air permit in Richland Parish, Louisiana

News ClipMagnolia Reporter·Richland County, LA·8/4/2026

Meta's proposed data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, is facing scrutiny from the Sierra Club. The environmental group argues that the facility's developer should have applied for a more restrictive major source air pollution permit rather than a minor source permit.

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The Sierra Club has voiced concerns regarding Meta's proposed data center development in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The environmental organization contends that the tech company should have applied for a more stringent major source air pollution permit for the facility, rather than the minor source permit it reportedly sought. This issue highlights a dispute over the environmental impact assessment and regulatory requirements for the data center's operations.