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EPA says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws
cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1365974/epa-says-power-for-data-centers-can-sidestep-pollution-laws
www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-permitting-guidance-further-president-trumps-agenda-promoting-data-centersReplying to @beep@piefed.world
They can sidestep them as long as the power to supply them is “islanded” (not connected to the grid).
It’s a tiny win for impacted neighborhoods concerned about rates going up. It does nothing for quality of life though.
Replying to @undrwater@lemmy.world
“Having a hell of a time breathing, but at least we aren’t paying as much for our electricity!”