DMV counties push for pause on data center construction in nation’s hot spot

Pushback against data center development across the Washington, D.C., region is growing stronger by the day as more Maryland counties pass temporary construction bans on the AI-fueled infrastructure. Montgomery County, the latest jurisdiction to join the trend, voted Tuesday to pass an 18-month moratorium on permits fo

The country icon is concerned that the water and energy-swallowing centers are an existential threat to his hometown of Abbott, Texas.

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship.

Hi, Chester County! 👋There’s been a lot of push and pull as developers look to move ahead with a data center on a former Superfund site in East Whiteland Township. We break down the proposals and what comes next. Also this week, local mushroom farmers are at odds over a national policy, two county school districts are

Willie Nelson has spoken out against the construction of data centers across America, releasing a statement encouraging citizens to fight the proliferation of facilities that “only destroy the environment around them.” The country legend published an open letter on social media describing how he grew up in Abbott, Texa

Councillors in Rocky View County have voted to put a moratorium on the building of any new data centres until the county establishes regulations for such developments.

Councillors in a rural municipality bordering Calgary have voted to temporarily pause new data centre proposals.

Councillors in rural county bordering Calgary vote to pause data centres  Toronto Star

The most dangerous crash spots on Sydney's roads have been revealed with insurer AAMI releasing its annual crash index report.

The most dangerous crash spots on Sydney's roads have been revealed with insurer AAMI releasing its annual crash index report.

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a pause on data centre consents.

New artificial intelligence data centres in New Zealand have caused a stir in local communities, with concerns about their huge drain on electricity.