Don't look at the gas plant behind the curtain! If you feel like tech companies and energy utilities are gaslighting you with their assurances that AI data centers won't hurt our environment, you're probably right. In this episode, how AI is causing a fossil fuel boom in Wisconsin and the lawsuit just filed to try and stop it. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guests: Katie Nekola, General Cousnel, Clean Wisconsin Ciaran Gallagher, Climate & Air Manager, Clean Wisconsin Resources for You: <a href= "https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/take-a-stand-against-unchecked-data-center-development/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Petition: Take A Stand Against Unchecked Data Center Development</a> <a href= "https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/new-analysis-data-center-water-consumption-will-be-far-higher-than-tech-companies-claim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Analysis: Data Center Water Consumption Will Be Far Higher Than Tech Companies Claim</a> <a href= "https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/ai-data-centers-in-wisconsin-will-use-more-energy-than-all-homes-in-state-combined/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Analysis: Two approved AI data centers in Wisconsin will use more energy than all homes in state combined</a> <a href= "https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/psc-approves-plan-to-power-ai-data-center-with-gas-plants-bringing-1200-mw-of-new-dirty-power-to-southeast-wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSC approves plan to power AI data center with gas plants</a>

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Hey Tech Companies, Your Gas is Showing!

Hey Tech Companies, Your Gas is Showing!

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