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The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma made history as the first Indigenous nation to officially ban data center construction on its sovereign land. In a unanimous vote, tribal leaders chose environmental protection over tech development.
Over 50 people spent a day transforming NASA's environmental data into practical tools for tracking mosquito habitats and protecting public health. The winning projects created apps and maps that could help communities prevent disease outbreaks.
SpaceX wants to launch solar-powered data centers into orbit, offering a cleaner alternative to land-based facilities that drain water and spike energy costs. The ambitious plan could reshape how we power artificial intelligence while protecting communities from environmental strain.
Google's next data center in Texas will use advanced air cooling instead of water, tackling one of tech's biggest environmental challenges. The facility will pair with new clean energy plants to power AI services while protecting local water supplies.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich launched a crowdsourced map tracking AI data centers nationwide, giving communities a voice in protecting their water and power supplies. Nearly 3,000 people have already reported concerns about facilities in their neighborhoods.
A new environmental tech center at Pace University is already making waves through student-led projects, including a $12,000 award-winning proposal to expand public access to water quality data. Just months after opening, the center is proving that combining technology with environmental advocacy creates real-world impact.
SpaceX has filed plans with federal regulators to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbiting data centers for artificial intelligence. The ambitious proposal aims to harness near-constant solar power while eliminating the environmental impact of ground-based data centers.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to study their impact on electricity costs and the environment. Ten other states are watching closely and considering similar moves.
Famous environmental activist Erin Brockovich just launched a groundbreaking platform that puts citizens first in the conversation about AI infrastructure. Her interactive map empowers communities to understand and respond to data center development before it's too late.
A Portland company just landed $140 million to build floating data centers that run on ocean waves instead of fossil fuels. The technology could solve one of AI's biggest environmental problems while creating clean energy from the sea.
A massive new AI data center in northern Norway will run entirely on renewable energy, proving that artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand. The facility demonstrates how cold climates and clean power are creating a blueprint for sustainable tech infrastructure.
Monterey Park, California just became the first US city to permanently ban data centers, proving that communities can successfully fight for their quality of life. Residents from across the political spectrum came together to stop a massive 250,000 square foot facility from taking over their neighborhood.
While Utah battles to save the Great Salt Lake, a new generation of data centers is proving you can power the digital age without draining water supplies. Some facilities now use just a fraction of the water older buildings consume, offering a blueprint for responsible tech growth.
A Kenyan court ruled that Worldcoin illegally collected iris scans from citizens, ordering the company to delete all biometric data within seven days. The landmark decision marks a major win for privacy rights in Africa's growing digital economy.
One of the world's largest data infrastructure companies just committed to large-scale carbon removal to fight climate change. NTT DATA is teaming up with Swiss climate tech leader Climeworks to offset emissions from its growing AI and data center operations.
After 6,000 Utahns protested a massive data center that would run entirely on natural gas, Republican Governor Spencer Cox declared it will "never" happen. The project will now require cleaner energy sources like nuclear, geothermal, and solar.
Google is planning to power its new Botetourt County data center with renewable energy, following Virginia's Clean Economy Act that phases out fossil fuels by 2050. The tech giant has already procured 23 gigawatts of carbon-free power across its data center portfolio.
Investors just bet $210 million on floating AI data centers that generate their own power from ocean waves. The bold solution tackles energy and cooling challenges facing traditional data centers on land.
USAFacts is calling on Congress to invest in public data infrastructure so every American can access clear information about how their government works. The campaign comes as federal data collection faces unprecedented challenges.
A Zimbabwean court just delivered a landmark ruling that puts environmental protection ahead of mining profits. The decision canceled two mining certificates and sent a clear message: follow environmental laws or lose your mining rights.
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