data centers

A 2020 storm shut down Iowa's only nuclear power plant prematurely. Google now aims to reopen it to supply energy for nearby data centers. Concerns arise over extreme weather risks in tornado-prone areas.

November 27, 2025 由 AI 报道

The Trump administration has accelerated deregulatory efforts to expand data centers, including rollbacks on clean water rules and coal mining on public lands. The Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking reviews of new chemicals for these facilities. Experts warn this could approve novel forever chemicals with minimal oversight.