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Erin Brockovich battles AI data centers over environmental impact

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Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is raising concerns about the proliferation of AI data centers and their significant energy and water consumption. She is leading a fight against these facilities, which she believes are being built without adequate consideration for their environmental impact. Brockovich emphasizes that these efforts are challenging due to the substantial financial backing of the companies involved in AI development. AI

IMPACT AI data centers face increasing scrutiny over their environmental footprint, potentially influencing future infrastructure development and regulation.

RANK_REASON Environmental activist commentary on AI industry's infrastructure impact.

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Erin Brockovich battles AI data centers over environmental impact

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    We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20

    We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres 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-datacentr…

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