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US Lung Association flags data centers as air pollution source

Original: RE: https:// mastodon.green/@gerrymcgovern/ 117353120528633316 😬 "The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 202

The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report has identified data centers as a growing air pollution concern in the United States. The report points to their rising electricity demand and the diesel backup generators many facilities rely on. Commenters online are reacting with alarm, noting that the boom in AI and cloud computing now carries a direct public health cost.

Why now: The new American Lung Association report draws attention to the environmental and health impact of rapidly expanding data center infrastructure.

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• RE: https:// mastodon.green/@gerrymcgovern/ 117353120528633316 😬 "The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 2026 report identified data centers as an increasing source of air pollution concern due to both their electricity demand and diesel backup generators. Data… · Persona@todon.nl · 15

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