IGNITE Highlights: U.S. Bill to Ban Data Centers on Public Lands
This bill aims to ban data centers on public lands nationwide, driven by concerns over their energy consumption, water…
Meta Data Centers: Environmental Impact and Ethical Concerns
Data centers, vital for AI and cloud services, face scrutiny due to their environmental and ethical impacts, particular…
Erin Brockovich Targets AI Data Centers' Environmental Impact
Erin Brockovich, renowned for her environmental activism, is now targeting the environmental impact of AI data centers,…
Kentucky County Halts AI Data Center Growth Over Water, Power Fears
Kentucky county officials have restricted the development of new AI data centers over concerns with local electricity g…
New Jersey Town Fights AI Data Center Over Noise and Resources
Residents in a New Jersey town are battling the construction of a new AI data center, citing worries over constant nois…
AI Protests: Communities Fight Data Center Expansion for AI.
Communities across the United States are loudly voicing their opposition to the rapid expansion of data centers, which…
Arizona's $14 Billion Data Center Project Abandoned by Local Opposition
A $14 billion hyperscale data center project in Arizona was abandoned after local residents successfully protested requ…
Rapid Rise in US Data Center Opposition Groups
Opposition to data centers in the U.S. is growing rapidly, driven by concerns over electricity demand, water usage, and…
Data Center Boom Faces 2026 Delays and Cancellations
Data centers, crucial for digital infrastructure, are booming due to AI but facing delays and cancellations. Balancing…
Global Water Use: Distribution and Per Capita Withdrawals
Global water distribution is far from uniform, with 97% of the world’s water being saline and only 3% freshwater. Agric…
Turkmenistan Leads Global Freshwater Usage Per Person
Turkmenistan tops the global list for freshwater usage per person, drawing more than 128,000 cubic feet of water per pe…