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Former EPA officials warn of health risks from US data center surge
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Fusion42 · 13 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Former EPA officials warn that rapid US data center growth is causing significant air pollution, potentially leading to 1,300 premature deaths and over $20 billion in annual health costs by 2028, while recent regulatory rollbacks reduce environmental oversight.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure, and 3 sources have reported it between 12 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.
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You must reassess the regulatory risks for US data centre operations as environmental protections weaken significantly. This gap opens opportunities to offer cleaner alternatives or risk public backlash harming your market access.
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3 sources · first reported 12 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026
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