AI Data Centers' Massive Water Consumption and Environmental Impact
AI data centers, crucial for modern AI operations, consume vast amounts of water daily for cooling, raising environment…
Why More People Near Data Centers Support Them
People living close to data centers tend to view them favorably, despite widespread national concerns over their energy…
New U.S.
New legislation in the U.S. Congress seeks to ban AI data center construction on federal public lands and mandate the r…
Loudoun County Votes to Study Ban on New Data Centers
Loudoun County, Virginia, known as the 'Data Center Capital of the World,' is considering a ban on new data centers. Th…
Virginia Lawmakers Consider Ending $1.6B Data Center Tax Break
Virginia lawmakers are debating the future of a $1.6B tax break for data center equipment, weighing the benefits to the…
$16 Billion AI Data Center Halted in Missouri: How Public Opposition
Local residents in Missouri successfully halted a $16 billion AI data center project, demonstrating the power of public…
Massive Protest Erupts Over AI Data Center Near Cayuga Lake
A major protest is underway in New York as over 20,000 people oppose the construction of an AI data center near Cayuga…
Nebraska Enacts Six-Month Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Nebraska's six-month pause on new data center construction addresses concerns over electricity demand, water resources,…
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Launch Bill to Pause AI Data Center
The construction of AI data centers has raised concerns over resource consumption and environmental impact. In response…
Data Center Opposition Surges Across 49 States
Mounting opposition to large-scale AI data centers is surging across 49 states due to concerns over significant infrast…
Electricity Demand: 56% of US Data Centers Powered by Fossil Fuels
Despite their vital role, U.S. data centers remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with 56% of their electricity comin…
Kentucky Data Center Lawsuit: AI Expansion vs.
The $5 billion AI data center project in Kentucky has ignited a legal battle between the developer and local officials…