Former E.P.A. Officials Warn of Growing Public Health Threat from Power Plants

Former officials from the E.P.A. have issued a warning regarding public health. They point to a growing threat tied to energy demands. Gas-fired power plants Former officials from the E.P.A. have issued a warning regarding public health.

They point to a growing threat tied to energy demands. Gas-fired power plants are being used to run expanding data centers. Air pollution from these power plants is expected to increase significantly. The resulting pollution is

projected to drive up health care costs. These added costs are estimated to reach at least $20 billion annually. The financial and health impacts are anticipated to materialize by the year 2028. The warning highlights the broader consequences of rising power consumption.