As data centers expand, advocates in Missouri call for regulations on lights to help birds
Advocates in Missouri are calling for regulations on data center lighting to mitigate light pollution. The regulations aim to protect migrating birds and nighttime pollinators, as the Midwest sees significant data center expansion with hundreds more in development.
Advocates in Missouri are urging the implementation of regulations concerning data center lighting. The push for these rules stems from concerns over light pollution, which is detrimental to migrating birds and nocturnal pollinators.
The call for action comes amidst rapid data center expansion in the Midwest, a region that already hosts over 600 data centers with hundreds more currently under development. Proponents argue that light pollution rules are essential to safeguard the environment and wildlife affected by the increasing industrial development.