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California Prop 45 criticized as loophole for data centers

Original: Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers A high-stakes California ballot measure pitched as a f

Environmental advocates in California are warning that Proposition 45, a ballot measure promoted as a fast track for 'essential' infrastructure, could allow data center developers to bypass public scrutiny and environmental review. Critics say the measure's broad definitions could effectively hide a loophole benefiting large data center projects, raising concerns about transparency and local oversight of energy-intensive development across the state.

Why now: Growing public concern over data centers' environmental impact has put scrutiny on legislation that could ease their approval

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• Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers A high-stakes California ballot measure pitched as a fast track for "essential" infrastructure could wind up giving data center developers a loophole to evade public scrutiny, environmental advocates warn.… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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