Tech firms may face more environmental scrutiny in Brazil’s data center plan
By Patricia Figueiredo ( July 2, 2025, 14:03 GMT | Comment) -- Technology companies operating data centers in Brazil could face additional regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about their environmental impact. Environment minister Marina Silva told MLex that her department is taking part in discussions with three other ministries about the potentially negative environmental impacts of these facilities. But with groups calling for greater disclosure of the plan before it's presented to Congress in coming months, it remains to be seen if it will include environmental safeguards for data centers.Technology companies operating data centers in Brazil could face additional regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about their environmental impact. ...
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