Erin Brockovich launches data center mapping website amid Texas data center boom concerns
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Macy Meinhardt
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Summary
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched a new website mapping data center development in Texas, raising concerns about the environmental impact of the state's rapid data center boom. The article highlights growing tensions between the tech industry's demand for data center infrastructure and local communities' worries about energy consumption, water usage, and environmental consequences.
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As the state races to become the data center capital of the world, Brockovich has launched a new website mapping data center development and amplifying concerns from residents living near these facilities.
The website serves as a tool to highlight the growing environmental hot spots associated with data center expansion.
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