noise levels
Coverage of noise levels in the Nexus archive.
- Elk River City Council blocks data center plan
Elk River city leaders rejected a 60,000-square-foot data center proposal due to resident concerns about energy use, noise levels, and environmental impact. The project would have created 40 jobs, but council members are now considering a one-year ban on future data center projects.
- Heading to the Track? Protecting Your Hearing with Expert Advice
The article highlights the risks of loud noise exposure at racing events, such as noise levels reaching 100 decibels, which can damage hearing. It recommends protective measures like earplugs, earmuffs, and taking breaks in quieter areas to prevent hearing loss. CEENTA specialists emphasize the importance of routine hearing checks for individuals exposed to loud environments.
- 5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
The article highlights how the rapid growth of data centers, driven by AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency, poses environmental and public health risks through air and water pollution, noise, land use changes, and energy costs. U.S. data centers are projected to consume 12% of national electricity by 2028, with Virginia hosting over 600 facilities that already use 26% of the state’s electricity.