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Erin Brockovich links AI data center energy use to past environmental fights

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Erin Brockovich is drawing parallels between her past environmental battles and the current fight against the energy demands of AI data centers. She highlights that the same powerful forces with significant financial resources are at play, suggesting a recurring theme of corporate influence over environmental concerns. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing environmental concerns surrounding AI infrastructure and its energy consumption.

RANK_REASON Commentary piece drawing parallels between past and present environmental activism.

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Erin Brockovich links AI data center energy use to past environmental fights

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    Erin Brockovich. Same song - different decade. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/jun/29/were-up-against-forces-that-have-all-the-money-in-the-world

    Erin Brockovich. Same song - different decade. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/jun/29/were-up-against-forces-that-have-all-the-money-in-the-world-erin-brockovich-on-her-battle-against-ai-datacentres # AI # energy # society # solarpunk

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/were-up-against-forces-…

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