Amazon is planning a massive new data center in Texas powered by a natural gas plant permitted to emit as much as 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. Could it become one of the largest sources of climate pollution in the United States, and what would that mean for public health, electricity demand, and the future of AI infrastructure? Continue Reading →
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has imposed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers that require more than 50 megawatts of electricity. It is the first statewide moratorium of its kind in the country, and a serious strategic mistake. Continue Reading →
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich launched a website this week asking Americans to report data center concerns in their communities. She's positioning herself as the voice against AI infrastructure expansion across the United States. Continue Reading →