More Data Centers, More Coal Emissions — and an OU Researcher Watching Atlantic Storms

Oklahoma’s data center building boom is increasing demand on coal-burning power plants, adding ozone pollution that OU research shows can be pushed across the state by Atlantic storms. Meanwhile, Google’s Pryor facility uses 3 million gallons of water daily, and a refrigerant leak last year sent 14 people to the hospital. The post More Data Centers, More Coal Emissions — and an OU Researcher Watching Atlantic Storms appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

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