Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites
We’ve all experienced that frustration or that motorcycle with an incredibly loud exhaust, a V8 that’s missing a jack, pissing off all the dogs in the neighborhood. While residents will file complaints with police, catching such excessively loud vehicles has been a notoriously difficult task for authorities. Unless the police are lucky and witness the
An exhaust pipe is shown on top of a truck traveling on Interstate 35 on July 30, 2025 in Austin, Texas. The EPA is proposing changes to rules that limit dangerous pollution from heavy trucks. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide title toggle title Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Stay up to date with our