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  AI Data Centers & Our Communities An initiative by Erin  ·  Environmental Advocate "The  RACE  to build AI infrastructures is unfolding town by town across America. In some places, data centers are welcomed. In others, they are delayed, contested or abandoned altogether. This  MAP  captures the real-world footprint of that race — revealing patterns of growth, conflict and uncertainty. I am watching as  YOU , the communities show up and speak out. In the famous words of Mark Twain …  “The secret of getting ahead is getting started,”  so let’s go! — Erin" Many people have been reaching out to me regarding an existing or upcoming AI data center that is located in the heart of their community. Key Concerns with AI Data Centers ⚡ Energy Consumption High energy usage contributes to significant environmental impact and escalating costs for surrounding communities. 💧 Water Usage Cooling systems often require substantial water resources, s...

  SHARED FOR EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVERSE IMPACTS  OF DATA CENTERS AND THEIR DECEPTIVE TACTICS! Tell me if this sounds acceptable to you:  A private company comes into your community to build a data center. To get it done, they cut secret deals with local governments. They hide information about the project from your neighbors. And when that data center does get built, it spews air pollution, generates constant noise, sucks up your community’s water, and gets fueled by dirty methane gas.    Meanwhile, your power bill keeps going up.  It all sounds like a movie plot, but this is how data centers are getting built in communities across the South. It’s why SELC, powered by your generosity, is developing a playbook for fighting back.  And it’s why I’m humbly asking for your support today.  Your advocacy is so important to SELC’s mission, and now a group of donors will match your gift $1 for $1 to help us pump the brakes on data centers....