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National Data Center Moratorium Now!
A coalition led by Food & Water Watch urges Congress to halt new data center construction, citing projected tripling of energy use and rising utility bills nationwide.
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Data Centers Impact on Energy Demand
A 2025 NAACP resolution addressing data centers' impact on energy demand, water resources, and frontline communities. The resolution calls for community benefits agreements, congressional legislation mandating transparency in water and […]
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Title V Air Permits (EPA)
Major sources with emissions at or above 100 tons/year for any air pollutant must obtain a Title V permit, with lower thresholds in non-attainment areas. Certain sources, including solid waste […]
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Center Toxins Infographic (8-page brief)
An eight-page briefing highlights the environmental impacts of one-gigawatt data centers, which can consume up to 5 million gallons of water daily, emit significant pollution, and create few permanent jobs. […]
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Lifetime cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of various electricity generation methods – Alternative Press
This resource compares the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) across six electricity generation methods, showing that utility-scale solar and onshore wind are now the most cost-competitive options. The data is […]
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230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers | Food & Water Watch
Over 230 organizations are urging Congress to impose a nationwide moratorium on new data centers due to their excessive energy and water consumption, rising utility costs, and environmental threats. The […]
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AI Threats to Climate Change
Artificial intelligence poses significant threats to climate change by increasing energy and water consumption and amplifying climate misinformation. AI systems require vast resources, with energy use projected to double, potentially […]
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NAACP Template for Community Benefits Agreements
This template contains information drafters should consider when developing or reviewing a draft Community Benefits agreement and revise and adapt to meet the specific needs of each community.
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State Policy – Data Centers – Google Docs
The rapid growth of data centers poses significant risks to climate goals and electricity demand, necessitating state policies to mitigate their environmental impact. Recommendations include ensuring data centers procure renewable […]
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Organizer Guide: The Cost of Data Centers to Our Communities- And How to Fight Back
The guide addresses the community impacts of data centers and offers strategies for advocacy, including site selection, environmental permits, tax negotiations, and operational oversight. It emphasizes the importance of organizing […]
Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms