Essex mayor proposes moratorium on AI data centres

The war on data centres is a bit fake

Developers are exaggerating their plans, just as politicians are overstating their opposition

Essex moratorium on data centres may be region's first

"We need more information," Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy said.

Ontario Greens call for moratorium on new AI data centres - Thoughtful Journalism

Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner is calling for a moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centres until the province establishes stronger rules governing their electricity demand and environmental impacts. In an interview with Energi Media, Schreiner said Ontario risks approving very large new power loads before it has determined how to protect electricity consumers, communities, and the province’s broader electrification goals. He pointed…

Essex mayor proposes moratorium on AI data centres

Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy is moving to place a moratorium on the development of AI data centres in the town.