The Environmental Case Against Data Centers Is Misguided; The New York Times, July 25, 2026

Adam Mastroianni, The New York Times ; The Environmental Case Against Data Centers Is Misguided

"I empathize with the environmental opposition to data center construction, but the arguments are shakier than they seem. The battle over where A.I. data centers are being built is really a battle over what role A.I. should play in our lives. And that’s a battle that critics can win."