Texas Orders Audit of Data Center Projects Amid Growing Backlash
Texas regulators were directed to review major data center projects as concerns grow over electricity demand, water use, cooling systems, and community impacts.
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Data center power plants avoid acid rain
A policy change involving power plants serving data centers raises new questions about environmental regulation as AI infrastructure expands and more facilities seek dedicated energy supplies.
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30 years ago, a Texas family donated land for a public park.
Land originally donated for public park use in Texas was later sold for a data center project, prompting debate about development, public commitments, and community interests.
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Myths vs. Reality: Data Centers And Water Usage
An industry examination of common assumptions surrounding data-center water consumption, cooling methods, and emerging technologies designed to reduce water demand.
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World Enters “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy
Communities across the U.S. are demanding greater transparency and safeguards as data center construction accelerates. Water consumption, infrastructure demands, and community impacts are among the concerns driving opposition.
