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MINTInside Climate NewsOct 23, 2026
Alabama’s New Data Center Rules Still Leave Customers in the Dark, Critics Say
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-2.09
Confidence
8/10
Amount
150K CBWD
AI justification
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] New rules still allow opaque contracts, enabling continued emissions and consumer risk despite modest improvements. | While the policy update represents progress by recognizing the distinct energy demands of data centers, the lack of transparency and accountability in contracts undermines public trust and environmental governance. The failure to address emissions risks perpe