Climate advocates demand statewide data-center moratorium
3 Sep 15 2:37 PM · 8d ago · 2 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 3 of 4
Climate Revolution Action Network director Ben Dziobek cited the spill as proof that New Jersey's town-by-town regulation of data centers is failing and renewed calls for Gov. Sherrill and the Legislature to enact a statewide ban.
“This is what happens when the data center industry is allowed to operate without any rules, and new ones are popping up all over New Jersey. We need a statewide ban right now before they do any more damage to our communities.”
Ben Dziobek, Climate Revolution Action NetworkMichael Gonnelli Mayor of Secaucus, N.J.Equinix Owner/operator of the leaking data centerBill Sheehan Hackensack RiverkeeperBen Dziobek Executive Director, Climate Revolution Action NetworkLarry Hajna NJDEP spokesperson
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 2 claims were published in its stretch
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first by Daily Caller, 8d ago · also NYT Business
2 more headlines
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first by PennLive, 8d ago · also MassLive, The Oregonian
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“The diesel spill into the Hackensack River is the latest sign that New Jersey’s current town-by-town approach to data centers isn’t working, as the environmental and public health harms caused by data centers extend far beyond municipal borders.” Adding to the water and electricity consumption issues, a data center in # NJ spilled over $30k worth…
All 4 developments of Equinix diesel spill in NJ creek reignites data-center ban… →
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