As extreme heat is one of the most dangerous natural disasters, and as many of the folks that are suffering from this as the poor, off the grid, old and unnoticed, are you also tracking this?
Thanks and keep on truckin - you are doing great and vital work.
@Tom Joad here you have an overview of the fight against datacenters in rural America. I really hope your community get spared of this madness. But, keep an eye on your local politicians because mostly they give the autorisation without telling anybody publicly about it
We have a moratorium in place, just extended, in Oakley California, banning data centers, while we write the ordinance. We have 3 sister cities surrounding us. One city, Antioch, their residents are beginning to make noise about a potential data center that could affect the rest of us. It wasn't a ballot iniative. Our city council voted to ban data centers permanently after hearing from residents at city council meetings.
Nuclear power plants will be springing up next. Fact. It’s starting. The MAGA cult says Chinese people will not win in the AI race so now this need for more electricity will welcome big NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY. That’s their solution.
I haven’t heard anything from MAGA about the need for water our fresh water supply. But likely that Desalination Plants are probably going to be the oligarchs answer. But, of course, we see how the Orange Presidential Pedophile is giving away subsidies to his donors. Corrupt AI infrastructure is paid by us— it’s ALL PAID FOR BY THE TAXPAYERS.
I agree it is a problem the amount of water used by dairies. We at least get cheese from the use of water. Why is so much data collection necessary? I personally don't want my information available to whoever is wealthy enough to acquire it.
Should we decline using internet so much - as themore we use - the more data centres grow,,, Yes? If this is not the culprit… what is actually causing this need for `Data Centres,,, the real issue…
We need a robust plan with community, government and corporate leaders all coming up with a way where we can preserve water, preserve land, keep electricity costs down and still have the technology that makes our work better. It can’t just be build a data center with no guardrails or ethics considerations. There has to be a better way forward for all involved. Other countries like Finland and Singapore are doing a better job of finding a humane path forward.
Sign of the times! People showing up and speaking out IS making a difference. Texas has second most data centers in the country. Regulations are a start. What I always say is that regs are effective only if they can be enforced. State and federal agencies have
done a poor job of building meaningful enforcement into well-intentioned
regulations, and they must do better. It's a baby step in the right direction.
It is an early warning signal for one of the world’s most climate-dependent economic systems.
India’s southwest monsoon losing momentum combined with forecasts of below-average rainfall across key agricultural regions has implications far beyond the fields.
Because in India, rainfall is not just seasonal.
It is structural.
Nearly half of the country’s farmland is rain-fed.
Crop sowing cycles depend on timing, not just quantity.
And rural income still a backbone of demand moves with the monsoon.
When rains are delayed or weakened, three risks begin to build simultaneously:
1. Agricultural Output Risk
Delayed sowing affects yields of staples like rice, pulses, and oilseeds.
Lower output today translates into tighter food supply tomorrow.
2. Inflationary Pressure
Food inflation is one of the most sensitive components of the economy.
A weak monsoon can quickly push prices higher impacting millions.
3. Demand & Growth Impact
Rural consumption slows when farm incomes weaken.
That ripple spreads into FMCG, retail, and overall GDP momentum.
But the deeper issue is this:
Climate variability is no longer an exceptionit. is becoming the baseline.
Which means economies dependent on natural cycles must now rethink resilience at a systemic level.
The future of stability will depend on:
• Smarter water management systems
• Climate-resilient agriculture
• Diversified rural income streams
• Data-driven forecasting and policy response
This is where leadership matters most.
Because the real challenge is not managing a weak monsoon
It is preparing for a world where unpredictability becomes the norm.
The countries that adapt early will protect both livelihoods and growth.
Those that don’t will face repeated cycles of disruption.
This moment is not just about rainfall.
It is about how we redesign economies to withstand the forces we can no longer control.
And in that transition lies one of the most important leadership tests of our time.
I agree that our senators should act on this immediately to protect our citizens!
Thank you for sharing!
I am sure Senator Warren would find this interesting as well.
Seattle City Council voted YES on a 1 year Moratorium on new Data Centers development yesterday
Awesome update and Information!🙏
As extreme heat is one of the most dangerous natural disasters, and as many of the folks that are suffering from this as the poor, off the grid, old and unnoticed, are you also tracking this?
Thanks and keep on truckin - you are doing great and vital work.
Yes, many people reporting this!
@Tom Joad here you have an overview of the fight against datacenters in rural America. I really hope your community get spared of this madness. But, keep an eye on your local politicians because mostly they give the autorisation without telling anybody publicly about it
Thanks!!
We have a moratorium in place, just extended, in Oakley California, banning data centers, while we write the ordinance. We have 3 sister cities surrounding us. One city, Antioch, their residents are beginning to make noise about a potential data center that could affect the rest of us. It wasn't a ballot iniative. Our city council voted to ban data centers permanently after hearing from residents at city council meetings.
Nuclear power plants will be springing up next. Fact. It’s starting. The MAGA cult says Chinese people will not win in the AI race so now this need for more electricity will welcome big NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY. That’s their solution.
I haven’t heard anything from MAGA about the need for water our fresh water supply. But likely that Desalination Plants are probably going to be the oligarchs answer. But, of course, we see how the Orange Presidential Pedophile is giving away subsidies to his donors. Corrupt AI infrastructure is paid by us— it’s ALL PAID FOR BY THE TAXPAYERS.
Thanks Erin, your persistence is inspiring.
Does anyone know who’s fighting this in Canada?
The cow dairies use six times more water than data centers, but nobody likes to talk about that, because cheese. https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/comparing-water-footprint-ai/
I agree it is a problem the amount of water used by dairies. We at least get cheese from the use of water. Why is so much data collection necessary? I personally don't want my information available to whoever is wealthy enough to acquire it.
Hello,
I just watched a reel on F.B. stating:
That Hill county, Tx. successfully halted data center project citing the
2024 National Security Authorization Act
which requires any and all National Security projects be constructed using ONLY american made components
(NOT chinese made)
Should we decline using internet so much - as themore we use - the more data centres grow,,, Yes? If this is not the culprit… what is actually causing this need for `Data Centres,,, the real issue…
We need a robust plan with community, government and corporate leaders all coming up with a way where we can preserve water, preserve land, keep electricity costs down and still have the technology that makes our work better. It can’t just be build a data center with no guardrails or ethics considerations. There has to be a better way forward for all involved. Other countries like Finland and Singapore are doing a better job of finding a humane path forward.
Can you do a story on the Ozark Chinquapin, Earth’s most carbon negative plant protein?
Erin, what do you think of Greg Abbott’s sudden regulation of data centers in Texas? Is it legitimate?
Sign of the times! People showing up and speaking out IS making a difference. Texas has second most data centers in the country. Regulations are a start. What I always say is that regs are effective only if they can be enforced. State and federal agencies have
done a poor job of building meaningful enforcement into well-intentioned
regulations, and they must do better. It's a baby step in the right direction.
This is not just a weather update.
It is an early warning signal for one of the world’s most climate-dependent economic systems.
India’s southwest monsoon losing momentum combined with forecasts of below-average rainfall across key agricultural regions has implications far beyond the fields.
Because in India, rainfall is not just seasonal.
It is structural.
Nearly half of the country’s farmland is rain-fed.
Crop sowing cycles depend on timing, not just quantity.
And rural income still a backbone of demand moves with the monsoon.
When rains are delayed or weakened, three risks begin to build simultaneously:
1. Agricultural Output Risk
Delayed sowing affects yields of staples like rice, pulses, and oilseeds.
Lower output today translates into tighter food supply tomorrow.
2. Inflationary Pressure
Food inflation is one of the most sensitive components of the economy.
A weak monsoon can quickly push prices higher impacting millions.
3. Demand & Growth Impact
Rural consumption slows when farm incomes weaken.
That ripple spreads into FMCG, retail, and overall GDP momentum.
But the deeper issue is this:
Climate variability is no longer an exceptionit. is becoming the baseline.
Which means economies dependent on natural cycles must now rethink resilience at a systemic level.
The future of stability will depend on:
• Smarter water management systems
• Climate-resilient agriculture
• Diversified rural income streams
• Data-driven forecasting and policy response
This is where leadership matters most.
Because the real challenge is not managing a weak monsoon
It is preparing for a world where unpredictability becomes the norm.
The countries that adapt early will protect both livelihoods and growth.
Those that don’t will face repeated cycles of disruption.
This moment is not just about rainfall.
It is about how we redesign economies to withstand the forces we can no longer control.
And in that transition lies one of the most important leadership tests of our time.