MAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centers
Summary
Leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to use more coal to power data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). They highlight health risks from coal pollution and suggest using cleaner energy sources like solar and geothermal instead.Key Facts
- MAHA leaders warn against burning more coal to power AI data centers because of pollution dangers.
- Coal pollution releases soot, mercury, and coal ash, which contain harmful heavy metals.
- The letter asks the administration to create health-focused rules for AI infrastructure with input from farmers, doctors, and community leaders.
- Clean energy alternatives mentioned include solar power with energy storage and advanced geothermal.
- Signers of the letter include Zen Honeycutt (Moms Across America founder) and advisers connected to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The letter was also sent to Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
- President Trump’s administration is promoting coal as essential for meeting the growing electricity needs of data centers.
- The Energy Department is funding projects to keep and expand coal power plants despite environmental concerns.
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