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

- Source: The Verge
- Published: 2026-11-01T13:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1023877/prop-45-california-data-centers-energy
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/prop-45-in-california-could-be-hiding-a-loophole-for-data-centers-64685b/

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. Proponent

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