
June 4, 2026
Dr. Brian Moench addressed mounting public concern over artificial intelligence data centers in a recent op-ed. He highlighted environmental worries among residents as well as political influences shaping decisions about these facilities.
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June 4, 2026
Dr. Brian Moench called for stronger regulations on wood burning emissions in a letter published June 4 in The BMJ. He compared industry tactics to those used by tobacco companies and cited evidence linking air pollution from biomass burning to serious health risks.
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May 28, 2026
Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment criticized an Environmental Protection Agency proposal allowing parts of data centers or power plants to be built before securing air quality permits. The organization said such changes would weaken oversight amid widespread public concern over artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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May 27, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes allowing some facility construction before securing air quality permits—a move drawing concern in Utah over potential impacts on clean air enforcement and oversight authority amid rising industrial development proposals.
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April 28, 2026
Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment gathered at the State Capitol on April 28 to express concerns over nuclear energy expansion and new data centers. Leaders warned about possible negative effects on public health linked to environmental changes.
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