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The AI boom needs power and rockets. Trump just exempted both from environmental law.

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The Trump administration exempted data center power plants from acid rain regulations and waived environmental reviews for commercial rocket launches to accelerate AI and space infrastructure development. These moves prioritize national security and economic growth but raise environmental and health concerns due to increased emissions and habitat disruption.

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