EPA Administrator calls statewide data center moratorium a ‘cop out’

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin criticized New York's statewide moratorium on data centers, calling it an "easy way to cop out" at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Infrastructure Summit. Zeldin argued that data centers are crucial for internet and cloud computing infrastructure, suggesting that the moratorium could hinder technological progress. This move sparks debate on balancing environmental concerns with technological advancement, highlighting the tension between sustainability and innovation in tech infrastructure.