New statewide coalition calls for pause and review of data center water commitments
A new statewide coalition in Texas is advocating for a pause and review of data center water commitments. They are demanding the release of public records regarding water usage and proposed developments due to existing and projected water shortages.
A new statewide coalition, spearheaded by figures such as Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, has issued a call for an immediate pause and comprehensive review of data center water commitments across Texas. The coalition highlights concerns about the state's existing and projected water shortages, arguing that current data center expansion exacerbates an already critical situation.
They emphasize the inability to "mesmerize and make up water" or "generate and dictate rainfall" in the face of dwindling resources. The group is advocating for transparency by demanding the release of public records related to water usage by data centers and details of proposed developments, aiming to assess the environmental impact and sustainability of these projects within the state's water context.