Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms
This event is hosted by the Iowa Chapter Sierra Club. Data centers are being proposed across Iowa at an unprecedented pace, bringing questions about water use, energy demand, local control, and community impacts. Whether your community is already facing a proposal or you simply want to be prepared, this webinar will provide the information you […]
When any new development comes to town, communities should have access to relevant information, including potential benefits, potential concerns, impacts to local infrastructure, and more. Unfortunately, many proposed data centers use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other secretive tactics to limit public knowledge of data center development. NDAs are legally binding agreements signed by public officials […]
The EPA is proposing to eliminate minimum federal public participation requirements for many “minor source” air pollution permits, the very permits often used for diesel backup generators at data centers. If adopted, communities could lose guaranteed notice and the opportunity to comment before new pollution sources are approved. Join us for a Comment Party designed […]
The EPA is proposing to eliminate minimum federal public participation requirements for many “minor source” air pollution permits, the very permits often used for diesel backup generators at data centers. If adopted, communities could lose guaranteed notice and the opportunity to comment before new pollution sources are approved. Join us for a Comment Party designed […]
Presentation Description: While the harmful environmental impacts of data centers are becoming more apparent, understanding the connection between AI and data centers is key to understanding why hyperscale data centers are being built with such damaging impacts on people and the planet. This interactive workshop will share information on the tech industry’s agenda in building […]
Across the United States, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about the potential harms and impacts and want to know how to respond. Join the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change and Health, […]
Data centers are expanding rapidly across the country, raising new questions about energy and water use, environmental impacts, land use, and community decision-making. As part of the Center for Health, […]
Across the United States, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are […]
Sharing this webinar from Better Path Coalition! This webinar will feature Pennsylvania-based examples, but the tools and strategies covered are relevant to communities everywhere. We’ve seen firsthand how much can […]
Across the United States, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are […]