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

The Verge
By Justine CalmaNov 1, 2026, 8:00 am184 ptsTrendingTop
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. Proposition 45 would shorten timelines for state-mandated environmental assessments for eligible projects…

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