A new report links the rise of AI data centers to a growing environmental disaster in Ohio: toxic sludge. As these facilities demand massive energy and water for cooling, they generate hazardous waste that contaminates local water supplies. Communities near data centers are reporting higher levels of pollutants, raising alarms about public health and ecological damage.
Data Centers Fueling Toxic Sludge Crisis in Ohio
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May 2, 2026 · 2:53 PM