Re: May 21 article, “City weighs data center crackdown”
The enormous increase in energy and water demand to run data centers could seriously strain resources.
These large warehouse-type structures remove farmland or other rural areas and cover them with concrete and asphalt, removing green spaces. This impervious cover affects water absorption in ground, retains heat and can significantly impact air and water quality, wildlife, and natural habitat.
It is no surprise communities across our state are opposing data centers in their neighborhoods.
Local and state governments have an obligation to study all aspects of data center buildings and get public input before giving any approvals.
Rural counties are facing this issue and have asked state legislators to pause this development, have honest conversations, make thoughtful decisions and preserve their land and way of life.
Kalpana Sutaria, Austin Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Voices of Austin @CCLATX 