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Sierra Club: Meta is underestimating emissions from its Hyperion data center
The Sierra Club challenges Louisiana's approval of Meta's Hyperion data center permits, arguing emissions from emergency diesel generators were excluded, potentially classifying the facility as a major pollution source. Meta claims compliance with regulations, stating generators are for emergency use only.
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