Erin Brockovich (@erinbrockovich)

Within a week of launching a self-reporting map, more than 1,600 community reports have been filed regarding data centers, highlighting widespread concern. https://brockovichdatacenter.com/ Key findings include: Public Awareness & Transparency: 8% of respondents reported that Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) hid projects from the public until it was too late or secretly made a deal with the company, leaving communities feeling ignored in decision-making processes. This is a recurring pattern: residents learning about projects only after non-disclosure agreements were signed, planning processes conducted "behind closed doors," or local officials prevented from sharing information with constituents. Project Status: The majority of reports concerned projected or planned AI data centers with a significant number also addressing facilities currently under construction or already operational. Core Concerns: Recurring complaints focused on higher utility bills, failing infrastructure, extreme noise pollution from generators, potential health impacts, and water shortages/depletion. Key Trends: The reports indicate that concerns are split between immediate operational issues (noise, water) and long-term infrastructure/transparency issues. Information is power! Keep reporting and I’ll keep the updates coming.

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