The rapid expansion of data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a story of modern technology, innovation, and economic development. But for many environmental justice communities, … Read more
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Data Centers, Water, and the Strain on Local Resources
Data Centers and Water Use Data centers are driving huge increases in electricity demand in the U.S.—and placing parallel pressures on water. Data centers are quietly becoming major water users, … Read more
CECC Roundtable Event Recap: Data Centers, Local Perspectives, and Community Impacts
The Clean Economy Coalition of Color (CECC) is an alliance of some of the nation’s most insightful Black, Latinx/é, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates of color. This … Read more
Data Centers Are Stress-Testing the Grid: Communities and Wildlife are Feeling the Pressure
Data centers are expected to make up nearly half of U.S. electricity demand growth by 2030. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital services expand rapidly, the U.S. is confronting a … Read more
Preempting Justice: Trump’s AI Executive Order Is an Environmental Justice Problem
When people talk about environmental justice and artificial intelligence, they usually picture data centers: massive buildings guzzling energy and water, often sited in communities already living with more than their … Read more
