MAHA advises Trump against coal-powered AI data centers.
They publishedMAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centers
21 Aug, 17:13ZMAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers - AP News
21 Aug, 17:33ZMAHA advises Trump against coal-powered AI data centers.
First reportAP News · 21 Aug, 17:13Z
Latest reportAxios · 21 Aug, 17:33Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
MAHA members urged Trump in a joint letter to avoid powering AI data centers with coal.
Why
The letter cites health and environmental harms from soot, mercury, and coal ash.
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The administration backs coal, while signers propose solar with storage, advanced geothermal, and efficiency.
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Summary
- Nearly 200 MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power AI data centers.
- Letter cites 2025 executive order boosting coal despite pollution concerns and seeks renewables.
- Signatories include Zen Honeycutt and Charles Eisenstein, with MAHA Action involvement.
- Activists note disagreement within MAHA about environmental policy and election impact.
- Trump touts data centers for jobs and taxes, while critics highlight health and environmental risks.