Data centers impact the health and energy costs of surrounding communities
Data centers affect five main areas: air quality, water quality, noise levels, land use and electric bills.
Data centers affect five main areas: air quality, water quality, noise levels, land use and electric bills.
Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties are considering or have passed pauses on data center applications.
Transmission lines can carry power long distances, but the US grids aren’t all connected.
The FWC is guided by one of the world's most successful conservation frameworks.
Conservation efforts can benefit species such as sea turtles as well as local communities and the planet.
El Niño can wreak havoc on the many marine ecosystems that support the world’s fishing industries.
Florida's food code encourages the use of reusable beverage and food containers when safety guidelines are followed.
Coal is more expensive than most other fuels for power generation, with costs still rising.
Communities will live with consequences involving energy demand, water usage, land use and infrastructure strain.
Mixed-species plantings create forests that grow faster and are more resilient in the face of threats.
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