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EPA moves to fast-track air permitting for data centers, power plants, other industry

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed fast-tracking air quality permits for industrial facilities, including data centers, allowing non-emitting construction before full permits. This federal move comes after community opposition and legal challenges against state-level data center air quality permits in West Virginia. The EPA aims to reduce regulatory delays, though critics suggest it could lead to increased emissions.