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California Proposition 45 Debated, Potential Impact on Environmental Reviews and Data Centers

Proposition 45 in California aims to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by setting strict time limits on environmental reviews and lawsuits, with proponents arguing it will accelerate development and opponents fearing weakened environmental protections. The potential impact on data center development, specifically whether they qualify for streamlined review, is a key point of debate.