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Could a New Illinois Bill Be a Blueprint for Curbing Data Centers’ Climate Impacts?

Inside Climate News · By Keerti Gopal · last updated
As data centers drive up energy demand, water usage and utility bills, advocates seek to make companies mitigate their climate and economic impacts.

By Keerti Gopal

CHICAGO—A new Illinois bill seeks to rein in power- and water-hungry data centers’ impacts on residents and get the state back on track to meet its climate goals.