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Texas Gains Control Over Air Permits | San Antonio News
The EPA is proposing a rule change that could let states like Texas drastically reduce public input on permits for smaller air polluters—like the diesel generators powering booming data centers. While the agency claims this will speed up approvals and let local experts lead, critics fear it could silence community voices already struggling to hold regulators accountable. With loose zoning in places like Houston, these permits are often the only way residents can challenge industrial projects near their homes. Environmental advocates warn that without robust public review, pollution risks will…
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