Artificial Intelligence & Data Centers

In Harrisburg, Advocates Rally for Tougher Rules on Fracking

Concerned about surging energy demand fueled by data centers, environmental groups urge state regulators to increase minimum protective buffer distances around gas wells.

By Marie Cusick

Alabama Sets Stricter Data Center Rules. But There’s a Loophole.

By Dennis Pillion

Development Becomes a Flashpoint in a Key New York House Race

By Leana Carbonez

Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas

By Lauren Nutall

Drones Are Already on the Front Lines of Wildfire Response. Robots and AI Could Be Next.

By Mosabber Hossain

Texas Electric Utility Only Considered Gas to Power $10 Billion Meta Data Center

By Martha Pskowski

AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial

By Dan Gearino

Competing Climate Visions Clash at UN General Assembly

By Aman Azhar

Georgia Residents Sue Over OpenAI Data Center

By Ryan Krugman

Pennsylvania’s AI Boom Is Repeating Old Patterns of Exploitation

By Jon Hurdle

Could Abandoned Mines House Pennsylvania’s Unwanted Data Centers? 

By Jessica Klein

In a Hard-Fought New York House Race, the Environment Is on the Ballot

By Leana Carbonez

The Alabama Legislature Was on a Collision Course With Alabama Power. Then Came Spring Break.

By Dennis Pillion, Lee Hedgepeth

Maryland Under Pressure as Local Moratoriums Supercharge Opposition to Data Centers

By Aman Azhar

Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn

By Keerti Gopal

There’s No Comprehensive Mailing List for All Texas Data Center Operators

By Arcelia Martin

These States Are Leading the Electricity Generation Boom

By Dan Gearino

Maryland Consumer Advocate Challenges PJM Plan to Buy Power for Projected Data Center Growth

By Aman Azhar

Will a Data Center Join the Philadelphia Bellwether District’s Mix of Manufacturers and Warehouses?

By Daniel Perrin