Environmental Groups’ Plea to Halt Data Centers Faces Profit-Driven Obstacles
A coalition of over 230 environmental groups has called for a nationwide moratorium on new data centers due to concerns about their environmental and economic impact. The groups accuse the centers of contributing to increased electricity bills and planet-warming emissions, along with consuming vast amounts of water. This opposition is fueled by a growing backlash to the AI industry’s expansion, which is driving the construction of new data centers. Concerns over affordability and the impact on utility bills have unified a diverse group of voters in opposition, leading to the issue gaining political traction.
John Q. Hosedrinker