The Environmental Footprint of Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence
The Environmental Footprint of Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-07-15 12:12:00
Source Domain: www.khi.org
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Diverse Policy Responses: States manage economic development and community health by focusing on energy reporting, ratepayer protection and environmental assessment, while local governments address land use, zoning, and permitting.
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Examples of Local Actions: Several localities have enacted specific measures: Loudoun County requires public hearings for data center applications; Kansas City mandates council approval and impact studies for data centers; Marana restricts water use for cooling in data centers.
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Role of Public Health: Public health practitioners can guide tensions between economic development and community health through policy development, assessment, and assurance, advocating for health assessments, transparency, and data collection.
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Core Functions of Public Health: Involves developing policies with health impact assessments, assessing cumulative environmental and public health impacts, and ensuring vulnerable communities have access to decision-making processes.
