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environment3 months ago

Environmental Concerns Mount Over Data Center Pollution Amid AI Expansion

Public health advocates are raising concerns about Pfas 'forever chemicals' pollution from datacenters, which are expanding due to the AI industry. These chemicals, used in cooling systems and electronic equipment, pose serious health risks and environmental hazards, yet testing and regulation are lacking. The industry claims minimal pollution, but experts warn of long-term impacts and increased environmental contamination, prompting calls for stricter reporting and regulation.

via The Guardian|
#ai-boom#chemical-regulation#datacenters
environment2 years ago

UN Experts Condemn Chemours for PFAS Pollution and Human Rights Violations in North Carolina

United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over evidence of PFAS pollution from a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, describing it as "alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents." The investigation focuses on the Fayetteville Works plant operated by Chemours, which has been linked to the ongoing PFAS crisis in the region. The experts have sent allegation letters to Chemours and four other parties, citing extensive evidence of contamination and accusing DuPont and Chemours of suppressing and concealing the dangers of PFAS. The UN experts have requested a response to their observations, highlighting concerns about the wellbeing of community members who have been denied access to clean and safe water for decades. The investigation puts pressure on regulators to take action.

via The Guardian|
#chemours#environment#human-rights
health-and-environment2 years ago

Toxic Threat: Avoid Consuming Deer near Clark's Marsh Due to PFAS Contamination

Hunters are being warned not to consume venison from deer killed within a three-mile radius of Clark's Marsh in Oscoda Township, Michigan, due to ongoing PFAS pollution. The state-issued advisory, which has been in effect since 2018, is due to likely contamination of the animals' livers and muscle tissues with harmful per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS). The advisory zone was recently reduced from five miles to three miles. In addition, an advisory against consuming fish and other wildlife from Clark's Marsh remains in place. PFAS are persistent chemicals that accumulate in the environment and can have various adverse health effects. The contamination in the area is linked to the use of PFAS-based firefighting foam by the Air Force at the now-closed Wurtsmith base.

via MLive.com|
#clarks-marsh#contamination-risks#deer-consumption-advisory