Cross posted from https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/45365549
New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers, The Washington Post reported. Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing environmental permits for large data centers (consuming more than 50 megawatts) for up to a year. That would give state officials the required time to create rules protecting the electrical grid, environment and local communities.
“New York will lead the way in creating the strongest standards in the nation for data center development, ensuring that when companies succeed because of New York, New Yorkers succeed too,” said Hochul at a press conference. The order will take effect immediately and not affect projects that already have the required permits.
Kathy Hochul is a flawed politician, but this is definitely the right move.
As a New Yorker, I’m reasonably happy with her. Shes far from as progressive as id like; but overall has done a lot of good.
Never let perfection get in the way of progress.
That’s high praise in NY. Most people immediately turn on elected officials
It’s OK to demand more from elected officials, even if (especially if) you voted for them.