Climate Change
Environmental Groups Demand a Nationwide Freeze on Data Center Construction
In a letter to Congress, the groups said data center development raises concerns about rising energy costs, water use and climate impacts. Many communities are fighting back.
More than 200 environmental organizations signed a letter to Congress supporting a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The letter, sent Monday, highlights these centers’ impacts on water resources, electricity rates and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental Groups Demand a Nationwide Freeze on Data Center Construction