environmental impacts

A proposed AI data center in Bonner, Montana, collapsed after the property owner withdrew his land-use application signature. Missoula County aims to revise rules addressing environmental impacts before approving future data centers.

Inside Climate News' 'Planet China' series, which examined the environmental impacts of China's global development projects, is a finalist for the John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism. The series focused on dams, mines, and other initiatives in China's trillion-dollar international development campaign.

Residents, alumni, and community leaders attended a Fisk University town hall to question President Dr. Agenia Clark about concerns related to a proposed data center, including noise, energy use, environmental impacts, and effects on surrounding neighborhoods.

Massachusetts will pause data center tax incentives until energy and environmental protections are established, as Gov. Maura Healey emphasized the need to prevent rising utility costs and environmental harm. The new framework requires data centers to use clean energy, avoid shifting costs to other consumers, and contribute to clean energy goals, with the state noting it is not a major data center hub due to high costs and regulations.

Environmental organizations have petitioned a federal court to join New York State in defending its bans on natural gas extraction, citing potential health risks and environmental impacts.

A town hall meeting is scheduled for June 24 to discuss a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, hosted by Drew Small to address community concerns about environmental impacts and zoning changes. DC Blox, the company behind the project, claims its design will minimize noise, water use, and community costs, but critics warn of potential air quality issues, water contamination, and higher utility expenses.

Some Powhatan residents oppose a proposed motorsport park due to concerns about noise pollution, traffic, and environmental impacts. Throttle Therapy, the company behind the project, claims the 720-acre site off Rocky Ford Road would offer a safe, private space for families to ride dirt bikes and ATVs.

Michigan Senate Democrats are advocating for stricter regulations on data centers regarding energy use and worker conditions. Sen. Rosemary Bayer emphasized the need for legislation to address potential environmental and community impacts from data centers.

A Tennessee business is concerned about the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from a data center. The article notes that data centers are being proposed across the country, raising environmental impact concerns.

ChatGPT reached a billion monthly users in May despite growing unease over its ethical and environmental impacts.

Protesters in Tirana, Albania, demonstrated against a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump due to environmental and transparency concerns. The demonstration on June 3, 2026, featured pink flamingo cutouts as a symbol of opposition.

Scientists are rethinking food packaging dates to reduce food waste, economic losses, and environmental impacts from discarded food.

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary plans to build an AI data centre in rural Utah, similar to his proposed $70-billion project in northern Alberta. The Utah project faces opposition due to environmental concerns.

Residents in Australian cities are resisting the rapid development of large datacentres, citing environmental concerns and disruptive construction. Proponents argue Australia must capitalize on the data boom to avoid economic stagnation, with examples like 'Australia’s largest hyperscale AI factory' in West Footscray facing local backlash.