Former EPA officials have raised concerns that the Trump administration is weakening environmental regulations to expedite the construction of AI data centers, potentially increasing health risks for Americans. They have called for a 'Data Center Health Protection Pledge' to address these issues amid a wave of new data centers powered by less clean energy sources.
The report highlights 30 federal actions since January 2025 that could exacerbate pollution and health risks, particularly from AI-related projects. Experts warn that the resulting air pollution could lead to significant public health costs and premature deaths if current policies remain unchanged.