As data center wave hits KC, some fear loosening regulations could harm health
Residents in the Kansas City metro are raising concerns about the health and environmental impacts of new data center projects due to their massive energy consumption and associated pollution. A coalition of environmental and health organizations has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over recently updated federal regulations, which they argue are
Residents across the Kansas City metropolitan area, spanning both Missouri and Kansas, are expressing significant concerns about the influx of new data center developments. These projects, including an 800-megawatt hyperscale data center in Independence, Missouri, are raising questions about potential impacts on public health, safety, and the environment due to their substantial energy demands.
The public's apprehension is exacerbated by recent changes in federal regulations under the Trump administration, which aims to position the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly updating Clean Air Act requirements to accommodate the