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" during a talk at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Infrastructure Summit. Zeldin argued that such a moratorium could hinder technological progress and economic growth, especially in data-driven industries. This move has sparked debate on balancing environmental concerns with technological advancement and economic development.