Ohio EPA considers allowing data centers to dump wastewater into local streams and lakes

Ohio EPA considers allowing data centers to dump wastewater into local streams and lakes
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A proposed Ohio Environmental Protection Agency permit would allow data centers to release wastewater into Ohio’s lakes and streams. If approved, a five-year permit would allow certain data centers to […]
A proposed Ohio Environmental Protection Agency permit would allow data centers to release wastewater into Ohio’s lakes and streams. If approved, a five-year permit would allow certain data centers to […]
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Data centers could dispose of water in Ohio lakes if state EPA approves

Data centers could dispose of water in Ohio lakes if state EPA approves
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As Ohio’s data center boom continues, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is considering a permit to allow new data centers without access to central sewerage systems to dispose of water […]
As Ohio’s data center boom continues, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is considering a permit to allow new data centers without access to central sewerage systems to dispose of water […]
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Data centers could dispose of water in Ohio lakes if state EPA approves

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in
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The Great Lakes region, currently struggling with drought, is now threatened by energy-hungry facilities – but some residents are fighting back. Read the full story by The Guardian.
The Great Lakes region, currently struggling with drought, is now threatened by energy-hungry facilities – but some residents are fighting back. Read the full story by The Guardian.
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Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move …

Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know

Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know
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As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes, driven by AI’s soaring demands, communities face a dual reality: economic growth and environmental challenges.  Read the full story by Planet Detroit.
As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes, driven by AI’s soaring demands, communities face a dual reality: economic growth and environmental challenges.  Read the full story by Planet Detroit.
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Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know

Massive Michigan data center slated to power Oracle, OpenAI

Massive Michigan data center slated to power Oracle, OpenAI
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A plan is underway to build a massive artificial intelligence data center in Washtenaw County’s Saline Township to support OpenAI. A chief criticism of data centers has been their high […]
A plan is underway to build a massive artificial intelligence data center in Washtenaw County’s Saline Township to support OpenAI. A chief criticism of data centers has been their high […]
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Massive Michigan data center slated to power Oracle, OpenAI

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market
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By Joe Lorenz

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures balance local benefit to the ecological cost?

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By Joe Lorenz

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures balance local benefit to the ecological cost?

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As the Great Lakes become a data center hub, AI’s water usage impact remains unknown

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Artificial intelligence data centers consume massive amounts of water for cooling servers and generating electricity. It is currently unknown exactly how much water these centers are already withdrawing from the […]

Artificial intelligence data centers consume massive amounts of water for cooling servers and generating electricity. It is currently unknown exactly how much water these centers are already withdrawing from the […]

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