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Data centers in Illinois could add up to $37 billion to the cost of electricity over the next 25 years, new report shows

A new analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that data centers in Illinois could account for 72% of the growth ...
Daily Herald

‘A call to action’: Union of Concerned Scientists’ study urges Illinois lawmakers to address clean energy for data center boom

Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on ...
InsideNoVa on MSN

New study suggests the rapid construction of data centers will drive up energy bills

New study suggests the rapid construction of data centers will drive up energy bills Alan Etter/WTOP News A new analysis on ...
WNEM on MSN

Scientists push for policy change on data centers in Michigan

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) are calling for more clean energy to bolster Michigan’s electricity grid as data ...
Common Dreams

Adaptation Finance Low-Balled, Glaring Omission of Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in New COP30 Text

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop ...
25 News Now

Scientists warn data centers could drive up energy costs, pollution in Illinois

A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists highlighting main concerns in meeting electricity demand in Illinois, ...
Common Dreams

EPA’s Climate Science Erasure Part of Trump Administration’s Agenda to Boost Fossil Fuels, Harm People

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop ...