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Environmental Impact

Maine Governor Vetoes Data Center Moratorium Bill

The decision prioritizes a Jay mill redevelopment exemption, signaling a shift to an executive review.

Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Moratorium on Large Data Centers

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Seek Nationwide Pause on AI Data Centers

AI Data Centers Run Into Political Headwinds as Power Demands Soar

White House Presses PJM on AI Power Needs as States Move to Make Data Centers Pay

Senators Launch Probe Into AI Data Centers’ Impact on Power Bills

New Forecast Sees AI Data Centers Using 106 GW by 2035, Raising Reliability and Cost Pressures

AI Data Centers Raise Reliability Alarms as Utilities Pour Billions Into Power Upgrades

OpenAI Expands Stargate With Five New U.S. Campuses as Nvidia Pledges Up to $100 Billion

Rising Power Bills Put Trump on the Defensive as Utilities Pursue Major Rate Hikes

Trump Administration Unveils AI Action Plan With 90 Near-Term Measures

Amazon Emissions Rise 6% in 2024, Fueled by AI Data Center Growth and Delivery Fuel Use

NAACP Sets 60-Day Deadline for xAI to Address Memphis Data Center Pollution