Former EPA officials warn of health risks from data center pollution

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Former federal environmental officials are sounding an alarm in a new report about potential health impacts from data center pollution amidst what they see as a breakdown in oversight.

The Environmental Protection Network, a nonprofit organization made up of current and former Environmental Protection Agency staff and leadership, released its report Thursday on the hidden health costs of artificial intelligence data centers.

The report said that as …

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