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- 1New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators●New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators have issued a record $1.1m fine against DataOne's datacenter facility in Vineland after dozens of unpermitted generators were found operating there. The action followed a visual investigation by Floodlight and The Guardian that documented the equipment. The penalty is the state's largest of its kind, and the case has drawn attention to environmental oversight of the fast-growing datacenter industry.
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The US is moving to weaken federal fuel-economy standards, loosening requirements that carmakers improve average mileage across their fleets. Supporters argue the rules raise vehicle costs and limit consumer choice, while environmental groups warn the rollback will increase gasoline consumption and emissions, undermining climate goals. The proposal has reignited debate over how aggressively the government should regulate automakers' transition toward more efficient and electric vehicles.
- 3Trump approves rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules●Trump says he approved rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules, cutting mpg targets
President Trump says he has approved rolling back fuel economy standards set under the Biden administration, lowering required miles-per-gallon targets for new vehicles. The move eases efficiency requirements on automakers and unwinds a signature Biden climate policy. Outlets across the US are carrying the announcement, which is likely to draw responses from environmental groups and the auto industry.
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The Trump administration has moved to roll back fuel economy standards for cars that were put in place under President Biden. The rollback relaxes emissions and efficiency requirements imposed on automakers, reversing a central pillar of the previous administration's climate policy. The change is likely to reignite debate over vehicle pollution rules and their impact on car prices, energy use and US climate commitments.