New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with minimal public notice and environmental review. Residents are raising alarms about potential health and climate impacts. This trend is reshaping energy infrastructure across the United States.

New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with…

US states fast-track power plant approvals for AI data centers in as little as 45 days, bypassing public hearings and environmental reviews.