US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
Environmental groups are petitioning the EPA to block Chemours from using a new PFAS chemical for cooling datacenters. The coalition argues that the chemical poses significant health and climate risks that the company has downplayed.
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This highlights the tension between the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the environmental impact of the chemicals required to cool high-density computing facilities.
The Chemours Company's PPA facility at the Fayetteville Works plant near Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 2018. The Chemours Company's PPA facility at the Fayetteville Works plant near Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 2018. US news US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use
Prefer the Guardian on Google A coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast track for approval for use in cooling datacenters, and would almost certainly pollute regions around the facilities.
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