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New York Democrats Implement Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers

In a groundbreaking move, New York has become the first state to impose a moratorium on hyperscale data centers, addressing significant environmental concerns.

Editorial Staff 1 day ago

Politics Political

NextEra and Dominion Energy: A Merger for Corporate Power

NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy raises concerns about the creation of a corporate mega-utility, potentially prioritizing profits over ratepayer interests.

Editorial Staff 5 days ago

Politics Political

Texas Expedites AI Data Center Construction Through Permitting Loophole

Texas is fast-tracking the construction of AI data centers by using a permitting loophole typically meant for gas stations and dry cleaners, prompting regulatory concerns.

Editorial Staff 6 days ago

Money Stock Market

U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Expected to Surpass 90 GW Amid Data Center Demand

The U.S. energy grid is set to add more than 90 GW of renewable energy by 2026, as the growing demand from data centers raises important reliability concerns.

Editorial Staff 7 days ago

Politics Elections

Voter Backlash Against Data Centers Shapes Local Elections

As data centers increasingly influence local elections, voter concerns about their environmental and community impacts are growing, leading to significant backlash.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Tech AI

Nvidia Unveils New Data Center Design to Tackle Water Usage Concerns

Amid rising scrutiny over environmental impacts, Nvidia has introduced a fully liquid-cooled data center design that aims to significantly reduce water consumption while operating at higher temperatures.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Tech Cloud & Infra

Amazon Employees Raise Concerns Over Job Security Amid Data Center Debate

Three Amazon software engineers have expressed fears of termination after speaking out against data center expansion at Seattle City Council hearings, citing laws protecting political speech.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Tech AI

IREN Expands into European Market with Nostrum Acquisition

IREN has made a significant move into the European market by acquiring the Spanish AI data center developer Nostrum, marking a shift from its traditional bitcoin mining focus.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Tech AI

The Hidden Costs of Data Centers on Communities and the Environment

As data centers proliferate due to AI and cloud computing, their impact on local communities and the environment raises significant concerns. Here are five critical issues.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Tech AI

Explore Local Data Centers with This Interactive Map

Isabelle Reksopuro has created an interactive map that tracks data center construction and AI policy, highlighting their impact on public land.

Editorial Staff 2 months ago

World Middle East

The Dual Nature of Data Centers in a Digital Age

As data centers proliferate globally, they become essential to the digital economy. However, their rapid growth raises significant concerns about energy consumption and geopolitical vulnerabilities.

Editorial Staff 2 months ago

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New York Democrats Implement Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers

NextEra and Dominion Energy: A Merger for Corporate Power

Texas Expedites AI Data Center Construction Through Permitting Loophole

U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Expected to Surpass 90 GW Amid Data Center Demand

Voter Backlash Against Data Centers Shapes Local Elections

Nvidia Unveils New Data Center Design to Tackle Water Usage Concerns

Amazon Employees Raise Concerns Over Job Security Amid Data Center Debate

IREN Expands into European Market with Nostrum Acquisition

The Hidden Costs of Data Centers on Communities and the Environment

Explore Local Data Centers with This Interactive Map

The Dual Nature of Data Centers in a Digital Age