Dossier
Maren Storslett
Coverage of Maren Storslett in the Nexus archive.
- Data centers are booming. Indigenous leaders want help protecting their lands.
Data centers, particularly AI-focused hyperscale facilities, are expanding rapidly, consuming vast energy and water resources. Indigenous leaders globally are advocating for their communities' rights, emphasizing the need for free, prior, and informed consent and highlighting threats to lands and waters. Some Indigenous groups acknowledge potential economic benefits but stress the urgency of protecting resources and ensuring consultation.