deregulation

特朗普政府计划撤销拜登时期的甲烷泄漏管控规则，放松对油气公司（尤其是边际井）的监管，同时文章指出德州作为最大数据中心市场面临的能源与空气质量挑战。

The US Department of Transportation has finalized plans to weaken fuel efficiency standards, setting a fleet average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031 instead of the Biden-era target of 50.4 mpg, drawing criticism from environmental and health groups despite claims of cost savings.

The EPA under Lee Zeldin is prioritizing support for the AI industry, including deregulating pollution for data centers, which conflicts with its environmental mission.

The EPA announces plans to eliminate greenhouse gas pollution standards for power plants, a move that could increase emissions as AI and electric vehicles drive up electricity demand.

The Trump administration is weakening environmental regulations to accelerate AI data center construction, raising health risks from pollution, according to former EPA officials. A new report identifies 30 federal policy actions since January 2025 that exacerbate these risks.