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Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy data center permits
Original: Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy air permits for mega data center
An environmental group is challenging air quality permits tied to a large Amazon data center project in North Carolina, with Duke Energy supplying power to the facility. The challenge targets regulators' approval of emissions permits for the mega site, raising concerns about pollution and energy demand from rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. The dispute puts a spotlight on how states weigh tech industry growth against environmental standards.
Why now: Data center expansions and their environmental impact are drawing increasing scrutiny, and this legal challenge directly involves two major companies.
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