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The Japan Timesai19 hrs ago
South Korea Plans $540 Billion Honam Semiconductor Hub in Southwest by 2030
South Korea intends to build a major semiconductor industrial complex in its southwest region at a cost of at least 800 trillion won. The project aims to extend AI chip industry benefits beyond the Seoul area while facing local concerns over power and water use.
ai3 days ago
Kevin O'Leary Compares Modern AI Data Center Water Use to Golf Courses
Kevin O'Leary said on Glenn Beck's radio show that new data centers consume water at levels comparable to golf courses. His firm O'Leary Ventures is building facilities with 1.4 gigawatts capacity in Utah. O'Leary also faces a defamation lawsuit tied to his Utah project.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld4 days ago
Australian Prime Minister Outlines National Rules for Data Centres
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a speech at the University of Sydney calling for national regulation of data centres. The address addressed community concerns over energy and water use. Details of proposed legislation remain pending.
Rapplerai6 days ago
Australia to Create AI Office and Require Data Centers to Produce Net Energy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on July 15 the creation of an Office of AI inside the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The office will coordinate standards across government and introduce legislation requiring large data centers to produce net energy and li…
Newsweekai12 days ago
Protests Against Data Centers Planned for July 18 in More Than 50 U.S. Locations
A conservative advocacy group has organized demonstrations in more than 50 U.S. locations to oppose data center construction for artificial intelligence. The events target concerns over utility costs, water use and local decision-making.
americanbanker.combusiness18 days ago
Residents in multiple states seek recalls over data center approvals
Voters in at least seven states filed recall petitions in May and June against local officials who backed data center projects. The actions follow disputes over project transparency, water use, and electricity demand.
en.antaranews.comscience22 days ago
Climate Groups Shift Focus to Opposing Data Center Construction
Local campaigns against new data centers have drawn participation from climate organizations after the Green New Deal Network ended operations. Activists cite electricity demand, water use, and ratepayer costs as primary concerns.
wral.combusiness35 days ago
Natelli Investments withdraws Wake County data-center plans after zoning changes and local opposition
The developer cited zoning changes after protests over water use and utility costs. National data show 75 projects worth $130 billion delayed or cancelled in the first quarter of 2026.
The Hilltechnology40 days ago
Texas governor directs review of data center water and power rules
The governor ordered state regulators to propose limits on data center water use and electricity costs. Recommendations are due by July 17.
The Independentscience45 days ago
13 of 16 World Cup Stadiums Earn LEED Certification, Even as Tournament Projected to Emit 9 Million Metric Tons of Carbon
Thirteen stadiums hosting matches have met the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability standards. The venues have installed more than 11,500 solar panels and will cut annual water use by over 100 million gallons.
citizen.co.zaai48 days ago
Google Commits to Replenish More Water Than Its Data Centers Consume by 2030, Announces $17M in Projects and Industry Blueprint
Google published a blog post on June 3, 2026, detailing five commitments on water use at its data centers. The company aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
9to5google.compolitics48 days ago
Google Releases Water Guidelines but Replenished Only 64% of 7.2 Billion Gallons It Consumed in 2024
Google on Wednesday issued a framework for managing data-center water use that calls for replenishing more water than consumed by 2030 and avoiding evaporative cooling in stressed regions. The company consumed 7.2 billion gallons of freshwater in 2024 and replenished 4.5 billion…
thesouthafrican.compolitics53 days ago
Ethiopia Schedules National Election for June 1 2026
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote occurs while Gulf states seek greater regional influence and while Ethiopia and Egypt continue to differ over Nile water use.
medium.compolitics58 days ago
Activists protest AI data centers in Utah and other states
Groups opposing data center projects cite energy and water use. Experts link the protests to overlapping activist networks. The projects are part of U.S. efforts to expand artificial intelligence capacity.
manilatimes.networld68 days ago
Data Center Projects in Arizona and Georgia Cited for Unauthorized Construction Water Use
In the first week of May 2026, unauthorized water use at projects in Tucson, Arizona, and Fayette County, Georgia, came to light after resident complaints. The incidents highlight growing tension over data center water consumption as national usage is projected to more than doubl…
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Several US States Consider Temporary Moratoriums on New Data Centers
Maine is set to vote on a bill that would impose a temporary ban on new large data centers to assess their energy and water use. Similar proposals are under consideration in New York, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Vermont. Local opposition has led to delays in data center project…
Usa Todayscience100 days ago
Utah Officials Seek $1 Billion Federal Funding to Restore Great Salt Lake Ahead of 2034 Olympics
The Great Salt Lake has declined due to water use and reduced precipitation from climate change. Utah officials and supporters are pursuing a plan to refill the lake with federal assistance. The effort aims to address environmental and economic concerns before the 2034 Winter Oly…