Latest / US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Data Centers, Diesel, and the Heat Crisis | US News
Record-breaking heat waves are straining the power grid as AI-driven data centers surge in demand, forcing PJM to consider activating diesel backup generators—known to emit carcinogenic pollutants—near homes and schools. With electricity demand projected to hit a 20-year high, communities in states like Virginia face a dangerous dilemma: blackouts or toxic fumes. As tech advances, the hidden environmental and health costs of our digital world are coming into sharp focus, sparking urgent debate across the political spectrum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.