TechCrunch Climate
15 September 2026
The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.
Key Takeaways
- • The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry .
