Trump administration delays environmental review for Alabama data center project

Environmental groups say the Trump administration is stalling protections for the Birmingham darter, a recently discovered endangered fish species threatened by a massive data center development near Birmingham, Alabama.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 12:28 PM PT · 1 article

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1d Inside Climate News Trump Administration Stalling Protections for Imperiled Fish Near Massive Alabama Data Center, Groups Say — The Birmingham darter, though only recently discovered by science, is a survivor. The roughly two-inch long fish, adorned with red spots and stripes along…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-15 (#10)

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