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WATCH: We exposed a secret AI power plant emitting staggering amounts of pollution
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
New Jersey's DataOne AI data center is operating unpermitted gas-powered generators emitting large amounts of pollution, leading to a $1 million state fine and ongoing regulatory conflict as the company resists permit requirements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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Your AI data centre power choices are now a regulatory battleground. You must act fast to secure permits or switch technology to avoid costly fines and public backlash.
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1 source · 5 Nov 2026
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