Former EPA officials warn data-center pollution harms health
By The BriefBrief
Former EPA officials warn that air pollution from gas-fired power plants used to run data centers could add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028. They frame the expected costs as a health threat tied to increased power generation for data-center operations.
WHO:Former E.P.A. officials
WHAT:Warn that pollution from gas-fired power plants powering data centers will increase health care costs.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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