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Why Local Hazardous Materials Ordinances Matter
Despite the mayor's reassurances -- Forever chemicals are still an issue
Despite the mayor's reassurances -- Forever chemicals are still an issue
Without these protections, the public assumes the risk, the cost, and the consequences of a failure — while developers may meet minimal compliance and later exit the project.
Hazardous materials protections must apply as a condition of operating within the municipality, not merely as discretionary siting standards.
*This article is dealing with Battery Plants, but principles also apply to Data Centers.
Despite the mayor's reassurances -- Forever chemicals are still an issue
Despite the mayor's reassurances -- Forever chemicals are still an issue
Despite the mayor's reassurances -- Forever chemicals are still an issue
Data Centers actually DO use "Forever Chemicals" in two ways:. Data Centers use PFOS in semiconductors in computer servers. PFOS is also used in the cooling systems of large data centers that process AI. NOTE: This would include the Hyperscale Data Center has approached the city of Mason. The City Council of Mason has passed the M3 zoning that will welcome the development with minimal restrictions.
Aerial view of Just ONE of OHio's massive Data Center campus
Aerial view of Just ONE of OHio's massive Data Center campus
Aerial view of Just ONE of OHio's massive Data Center campus
The Mayor and 2 Mason City Council members went on a field trip to Ohio so see what it could look like if one comes here! The Mayor calls New Albany "the model he borrowed things from for Mason's M3 ordinance.." The Community deserves to have a peek as well -- This recorded helicopter ride will let you see what the Mayor & council want to model Mason's Data Center after. This eye-opening video will give you a glimpse at what we are fighting against and show us just how important coordinating our plans are.
House oversight Committee hearings
Aerial view of Just ONE of OHio's massive Data Center campus
Aerial view of Just ONE of OHio's massive Data Center campus
Ben Green was called to testify at the House Committee 2/15. During Green's testimony, he shared concerns for cities housing data centers.
As a professor at U of M, Ben Green holds a PhD in applied mathematics, with a secondary field in science, technology, and society, from Harvard University.
Data centers consume massive amounts of water
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AI Data Centers & Distortions in the US Power Grid
-- COMPANIES RARELY TELL THE PUBLIC EXACTLY HOW MUCH!
Data centers use water directly, with cooling water pumped through pipes in and around the computer equipment. They also use water indirectly, through the water required to produce the electricity to power the facility.
AI Data Centers & Distortions in the US Power Grid
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AI Data Centers & Distortions in the US Power Grid
New evidence shows that AI Data Centers are distorting the quality of electricity delivered to homes, heightening the risks of appliance damage and fire.
additional articles will be posted as we find them!
additional articles will be posted as we find them!
additional articles will be posted as we find them!