Multiple reports show the data centers used to store, train and operate AI models use significant amounts of energy and water, with a rippling impact on the environment and public health.

After passing a series of landmark environmental bills in Illinois over the last few years, advocates and legislators are hoping to use that momentum to push through a new law that would regulate the ...

As energy demand for data centers soars, environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on the approval and construction of new facilities. More than 230 organizations, including Food & Water Watch ...

An informational meeting in Archbald allowed residents to press state officials and developers for answers about a proposed data center project known as Project Gravity. The project would have to ...

Illinois lawmakers are pursuing data center regulations to address concerns about price increases, electricity shortages and environmental impacts.

The Columbus Council heard from citizens and a Project Ruby official about issues with data centers, including a request for a moratorium. We asked councilors for their reaction.

Hyperscale data centers are coming to Wisconsin. Experts at a town hall answered how they'll impact your water and electric bill.

SpaceX received federal environmental approval for Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center, paving the way for up to 1 million AI-powering satellites. Learn what this means for Florida's Space ...

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An environmental group is leading a call for Congress to place a moratorium on the construction of new data centers used to power artificial intelligence. More than 230 groups have signed on to a ...