Powering data centers with fracked-gas plants and diesel backup generators carries real air-quality costs. PennFuture litigation attorney Jessica O'Neill breaks down nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, hazardous air pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions across three electricity sources: grid power, on-site generation, and backup diesel systems.
Local Air Impacts from Data Centers
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