Data Centers

Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to sign a one-year moratorium approved by state lawmakers.

Environmental groups look back at the New York state legislature session that ended earlier this month to rate bills that benefit clean water and air, protect lands and the climate.

The county is spending $500,000 on the study, which will analyze land, water, and energy use, as well as noise and environmental issues.

Food and Water Watch, NY Renews and other groups are backing a bill that would enact a moratorium on building hyperscale datacenters in New York.

The public can weigh in before the vote at the 6:30 meeting.

Environmental groups oppose the development of data centers, due to high energy and water demands. They also oppose weakening the state's climate law.

The rise in AI and cryptomining create the need for huge data centers using large amounts of energy & water. Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy researches impacts and possible policy & innovation.