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Public hearing planned as Google data center developers request to fill more wetlands
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google's data center developers have requested permission to fill more wetlands, prompting a public hearing to address environmental and regulatory concerns in Indiana.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Google's permit to fill wetlands faces public scrutiny that could delay approvals and raise compliance costs. You building cloud infrastructure in the U.S. must prepare for tighter environmental reviews hitting your timelines.
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1 source · 6 Aug 2026
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