California's Proposition 45 Puts Environmental Reviews in the Spotlight

Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers

A high-stakes California ballot measure pitched as a fast track for "essential" infrastructure could wind up giving data center developers a loophole to evade public scrutiny, environmental advocates warn. Proposition 45 would shorten timelines for state-mandated environmental assessments for eligible projects and make it more difficult for residents to challenge those projects in court. Proponents […]

California's Proposition 45 puts environmental reviews in the spotlight

The midterm election is on Nov. 3 in California.

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 45: CEQA and data centers

Backers say the California Environmental Quality Act is a vital tool for environmental review. Critics say CEQA is too often used to slow down needed housing. Enter Proposition 45.