In the US, environmental regulatory and litigation landscape for data centers has shifted. In the past several weeks, states with significant existing or planned data center development have announced new requirements affecting environmental permitting, water use, backup generation, electricity demand, and local approvals. At the same time, environmental groups are increasing their litigation toolkits.
https://environmentalhealthsafetybrief.sidley.com/2026/10/06/data-center-face-growing-environmental-and-litigation-risks/
Gerry McGovern
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