Imperial Valley
Coverage of Imperial Valley in the Nexus archive.
- Environmental groups press to halt Imperial Valley lithium venture
Environmental groups are urging to stop the Imperial Valley lithium venture, arguing that the project's environmental review did not consider its impact on scarce water resources in the area.
- Survey: Californians really don’t want more data centers
A survey by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals 73% of Californians oppose building AI data centers in their communities. Environmental concerns and high energy costs drive opposition, with strongest resistance in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Bay Area. Over 60% also oppose Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2035 gas car ban and are hesitant to pay more for renewable energy.
- An AI data center suing for Colorado River water highlights a bigger question: Who should get the West's water?
An AI data center developer in California's Imperial Valley is suing for access to Colorado River water, arguing it would use water from fallowed farmland for cooling. The lawsuit challenges traditional agricultural water use, raising questions about redirecting water to tech industries amid drought and scarcity.