10/12/2026
Data centers support much of modern life, but new projects should still be judged by how they affect water, energy use, forests, wildlife, and the communities around them.
If a development requires major habitat loss, damage to rivers, or the removal of healthy trees, people deserve clear evidence that the benefits truly justify the environmental cost.
Stronger planning rules, cleaner energy, better water management, and choosing already-developed land can reduce the damage while still allowing technology to grow.
Progress should not mean destroying natural places that took decades or centuries to develop and that wildlife depends on every day.