Youth v. Oil's Data Center Campaign
Hyperscale data centers consume huge amounts of energy and water, contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. Data centers are also built in already overburdened communities and can raise temperatures in surrounding areas by up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Youth v. Oil is currently fighting against data centers by advocating with our legislators and promoting public awareness. We are working to pass regulations to require any hyperscale data centers be required to use 100% renewable energy, have a recycled water plan, not pass utility costs onto consumers, be away from homes, schools, parks, and other community spaces, and have good labor requirements.
What can you do?
- Join our Youth v. Oil team to get more involved
Support and advocate for regulations or moratoriums at the City, County, and State level
Let our County Supervisors and State Legislators know about our concerns and demand regulations or moratoriums
Youth v. Oil is working on proposing data center regulations to the City, County, and San Diego Community Power → be on the lookout for sign on letters!
Avoid using AI in everyday life and support companies and creators who do the same!
What we've done:
- Helped pass a moratorium (temporary ban) on data centers in the City of San Diego and opposed the potential hyperscale data center at the NAVWAR site
- Given over 5 presentations with more to come at local Democratic clubs and various organizations.
- Spoken with city officials about regulations on data centers
- Planning a Town Hall in early February
- Weekly youth planning meetings to organize our campaign and educate the public
