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Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers

California ballot measure could ease environmental scrutiny for server farms

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States

Conservation groups have raised concerns that proposed California legislation intended to expedite essential infrastructure could grant data center operators relief from rigorous environmental oversight. Proposition 45 proposes to shorten formal environmental evaluation schedules while restricting the ability of local residents to contest developments through legal channels.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by The Verge on 1 Nov 2026, 13:00. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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