Iowa residents raise health and environmental concerns over data center expansion

Nearly half of Iowa's counties pass moratoriums on data center development

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Data centers have been the talk of the town for many communities across the state. Now, some counties are taking action, and organizations are calling for direction from the state. Data center companies have faced backlash regarding water usage, environmental impacts and transparency, among other topics. Many Iowans are showing up [...]

Iowa residents raise health and environmental concerns over data center expansion

Advocacy groups and residents are voicing concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Iowa's growing data center industry, citing increased fossil fuel use and air pollution.

Sierra Club Iowa Chapter raises concerns about growing data center industry

As large-scale data centers continue to expand across Iowa, environmental and public health advocates are calling for stronger statewide protections to address

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says the large data centers that are planned for the state will bring pollution and pose health risks

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says the large data centers that are planned for the state will bring pollution and pose health risks. The group's news conference featured Brian Campbell, the executive director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. "Data centers are the fastest growing source of fossil fuel pollution. They are delaying the closure of old dirty coal plants and gas plants, and they're also driving the development of lots of…