I appreciate how the Edge has pulled together so many pieces of this pie we are about to eat. One thing that needs more attention is the need for data mines to support the business development. I've been talking with people in VA, which is apparently the data mine capital of the world, and have learned that data mines have considerable environmental concerns attached. They use a huge amount of water, and nobody is looking at where our huge amount of data mining water will come from, or what kind of toxic treatment it will have as it is used, or who be hurt by that toxic waste. We now have a SB to undo the protections of our waterways, so there goes the option that the state will be any help, should that pass. KY is already at the bottom of the list in terms of health care--not doubt aggravated by coal mine run-off and lack of concern for the air we breathe over the years. Berea has been somewhat protected because our industries are less polluting. But here comes the Mayor with a money-driven intention to build industry, and not enough question-generating power to fully understand the implications of his actions (on our need to have more jobs).
I appreciate how the Edge has pulled together so many pieces of this pie we are about to eat. One thing that needs more attention is the need for data mines to support the business development. I've been talking with people in VA, which is apparently the data mine capital of the world, and have learned that data mines have considerable environmental concerns attached. They use a huge amount of water, and nobody is looking at where our huge amount of data mining water will come from, or what kind of toxic treatment it will have as it is used, or who be hurt by that toxic waste. We now have a SB to undo the protections of our waterways, so there goes the option that the state will be any help, should that pass. KY is already at the bottom of the list in terms of health care--not doubt aggravated by coal mine run-off and lack of concern for the air we breathe over the years. Berea has been somewhat protected because our industries are less polluting. But here comes the Mayor with a money-driven intention to build industry, and not enough question-generating power to fully understand the implications of his actions (on our need to have more jobs).
Thanks for your thoughts, Patricia. Data centers are essential to how we live today, but they do come at a cost, including for the grid.