ECONOMY
2 min readEnvironmental Groups Urge Congress to Halt Data Center Construction
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
Over 230 organizations cite concerns about rising energy costs and resource usage
1.
More than 230 environmental organizations have signed a public letter requesting that members of Congress support a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The coalition, which includes prominent groups such as Food and Water Watch, Friends of the Earth, and Greenpeace, cites concerns about increasing electricity and water consumption associated with these facilities. The letter specifically addresses members of Congress, indicating the groups are seeking federal legislative action on this issue.