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Datacenters Face Backlash Over PFAS Pollution and Fossil Fuels

10/4/2025

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Story summary

Datacenters are blamed for delaying clean energy transitions and increasing fossil-fuel use.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution from datacenters threatens communities, including Google and Amazon.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is fast-tracking PFAS reviews, while environmental groups urge mandatory reporting of chemical use.
Minnesota lawmakers seek tech transparency on PFAS use and disposal.
Chemours faces backlash over plant pollution as datacenter demand rises.

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Story summary

Datacenters are blamed for delaying clean energy transitions and increasing fossil-fuel use.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution from datacenters threatens communities, including Google and Amazon.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is fast-tracking PFAS reviews, while environmental groups urge mandatory reporting of chemical use.
Minnesota lawmakers seek tech transparency on PFAS use and disposal.
Chemours faces backlash over plant pollution as datacenter demand rises.