Stop Data Center Expansion

Big Tech’s Data Center Expansion Threatens Columbia and the Climate

By: Kelly Campbell, Policy Director

There was no escaping it. Even while on vacation this summer, every time I saw the news, there was another story about data centers or AI and the absurd amount of energy and water big tech is demanding to build more facilities.

I’ll be blunt: Data center expansion presents a serious threat to the Columbia River. We’ve worked with energy analysts to put together this data center background brief to share what we’ve learned with you.

Read our data center background brief

We summarize the basics: 

• What are data centers?
• Why should you care about data center expansion?
• How does data center expansion threaten the Pacific Northwest’s clean energy goals?
• What are the risks of data center overdevelopment?
• What are policy strategies for data center reform to protect our climate and limited water resources?
• How can you get involved?

We hope you find this background brief informative and engaging. 

Join us in the fight to protect the Columbia River and river communities from the dangers of data center proliferation. 

(Want to learn even more? Read our list of legislative attempts to regulate data centers from around the country.)