"Donald Trump's EPA pick, Lee Zeldin, aims to 'make America the AI capital of the world' by promoting energy dominance and deregulation. This move has sparked concerns among environmental advocates, who worry that it will compromise air quality and climate regulations. The US relies heavily on fossil fuels for electricity, with data centers increasingly consuming more energy as they power AI development."

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/12/24294483/donald-trump-ai-data-center-epa-lee-zeldin