{"id":2241760,"date":"2026-11-06T11:15:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2241760"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:15:38","slug":"big-tech-and-green-groups-meet-to-discuss-the-future-of-data-centres-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2241760","title":{"rendered":"Big Tech and green groups meet to discuss the future of data centres in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/22\/91\/1200x675_cmsv2_a308ab75-82bf-54d1-a50d-7de683d6cef6-9982291.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2939896-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2939896\" data-cid=\"9983048\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2939896-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/30\/48\/189x106_cmsv2_0de32655-5459-527a-8436-17a474b846f5-9983048.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Singapore Airlines has just unveiled its updated long-haul cabins, which include the largest double bed in commercial aviation in first class\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Travel News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    What to expect onboard Singapore Airlines\u2019 new long-haul cabins\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2939727-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2939727\" data-cid=\"9982073\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2939727-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/20\/73\/189x106_cmsv2_d5c70b0c-1520-5b7e-b867-a491933a024d-9982073.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Panel discussion at AIREX exhibition, Baku, Azerbaijan, 4-5 November 2026\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Azerbaijan<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Baku real estate expo showcases Azerbaijan\u2019s tech-driven urban future\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2939811-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2939811\" data-cid=\"9982462\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2939811-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/24\/62\/189x106_cmsv2_cdbb2e8b-3c37-5837-821c-151db40adcea-9982462.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Port of Alcudia in Mallorca, featuring the Es Murterar power station\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Earth News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Majorca shuts down its last coal plant. 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 <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--next js-article-content\">\n<p>Major technology companies and environmental groups are working together to develop national guidelines for data centres, according to a document seen by French news agency AFP on Thursday.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The group, called the &#8220;Responsible Data Center Collaborative&#8221;, includes Google, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Nvidia and Anthropic, as well as environmental organisations such as the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Sierra Club.<\/p>\n<p>The talks come as opposition to data centre expansion also grows across Europe. More than 100 organisations across 15 European countries are staging protests on 6 and 7 November, calling for a halt to new large-scale projects until clearer regulations are put in place.<\/p>\n<p>The members began meeting in September and plan to continue discussions until February 2027. The talks are supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and its affiliated organisation, Invest in Our Future, according to the document.<\/p>\n<p>The group aims to agree on guidelines covering energy use, infrastructure, water resources, community involvement, economic benefits, transparency and accountability, as well as how the measures should be put into practice.<\/p>\n<p>With technology companies and environmental groups taking part, the document sets out rules for the discussions, encouraging members to &#8220;check your assumptions by asking clarifying questions&#8221; and &#8220;attack problems, not people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The meetings will also follow the &#8220;Chatham House rules&#8221; which means &#8220;conversations stay in the room and learnings leave (without attribution).&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/22\/91\/808x539_cmsv2_cc626148-0904-5e4e-92df-a184a45979e9-9982291.jpg\" alt=\"FILE - Anti-data center demonstrators protest at the Pennsylvania state Capitol, Oct. 6, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo\/Marc Levy, File)\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">FILE &#8211; Anti-data center demonstrators protest at the Pennsylvania state Capitol, Oct. 6, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo\/Marc Levy, File)<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What are the main concerns about data centres?<\/h2>\n<p>Data centres are essential to the development of artificial intelligence models and related technologies, but their rapid expansion has sparked concerns among the public.<\/p>\n<p>According to a 2026 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity consumption by data centres rose by 17% in 2025 and is expected to nearly double by 2030, from 485 to 950 terawatt-hours (TWh), driven in part by growing demand for AI.<\/p>\n<p>The growing demand for electricity is also putting pressure on power grids, raising questions about whether existing energy infrastructure can keep up with the rapid expansion of AI.<\/p>\n<p>New power plants have driven up electricity bills, while data centres also generate noise pollution. Their cooling systems can use large amounts of municipal water, and mist from cooling towers can carry harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid increasing electricity costs for local residents, some newer data centres generate their own power, often using noisy, polluting gas-fired plants.<\/p>\n<p>In the US, growing concerns over the environmental impact of data centres and rising electricity costs have sparked protests in several communities.<\/p>\n<p>During Tuesday&#8217;s US midterm elections, voters in dozens of cities reportedly approved restrictions or outright bans on data centres, highlighting growing opposition to the AI boom across political lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-contributors c-article-contributors-supplementary u-margin-top-2 u-padding-top-2\">\n<p>Additional sources<strong> \u2022 AFP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-share-comment-share\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label c-article-share-comment__label--always\">Add Euronews on Google<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__container\">\n<article id=\"abe-2939549-pos0-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2939549\" data-cid=\"9981276\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2939549-label-pos0-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/98\/12\/76\/480x270_cmsv2_ffd18784-feb8-5bee-b9d7-dedf5e29f9a8-9981276.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Over 100 rights groups across Europe protest data centre boom, demand moratorium\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Tech News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Protests across Europe to call for freeze on new large data centres<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2939172-pos1-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2939172\" data-cid=\"9979345\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2939172-label-pos1-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/97\/93\/45\/480x270_cmsv2_aed49745-677a-55c2-a88f-9a2aa2e16e85-9979345.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Protesters hold No Data Center signs Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Mason, Mich. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Tech News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    What do the US midterm results mean for AI data centres?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2938564-pos2-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2938564\" data-cid=\"9976232\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2938564-label-pos2-c-article-you-might-also-like__item\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/97\/62\/32\/480x270_cmsv2_c61ce69e-9a7b-5da4-97fe-8bf54cb06fe5-9976232.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FILE - 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<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Major technology companies and environmental groups are working together to develop national guidelines for data centres, according to a document seen by French news agency AFP on Thursday.The group, called the &#8220;Responsible Data Center Collaborative&#8221;, includes Google, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Nvidia and Anthropic, as well as environmental organisations such as the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Sierra Club.The talks come as opposition to data centre expansion also grows across Europe. More than 100 organisations across 15 European countries are staging protests on 6 and 7 November, calling for a halt to new large-scale projects until clearer regulations are put in place.The members began meeting in September and plan to continue discussions until February 2027. The talks are supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and its affiliated organisation, Invest in Our Future, according to the document.The group aims to agree on guidelines covering energy use, infrastructure, water resources, community involvement, economic benefits, transparency and accountability, as well as how the measures should be put into practice.With technology companies and environmental groups taking part, the document sets out rules for the discussions, encouraging members to &#8220;check your assumptions by asking clarifying questions&#8221; and &#8220;attack problems, not people.&#8221;The meetings will also follow the &#8220;Chatham House rules&#8221; which means &#8220;conversations stay in the room and learnings leave (without attribution).&#8221;What are the main concerns about data centres?Data centres are essential to the development of artificial intelligence models and related technologies, but their rapid expansion has sparked concerns among the public.According to a 2026 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity consumption by data centres rose by 17% in 2025 and is expected to nearly double by 2030, from 485 to 950 terawatt-hours (TWh), driven in part by growing demand for AI.The growing demand for electricity is also putting pressure on power grids, raising questions about whether existing energy infrastructure can keep up with the rapid expansion of AI.New power plants have driven up electricity bills, while data centres also generate noise pollution. 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