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Data Centers Cause Lung Disease and Death A recently published report from Community & Environmental Defense Services - Richard Klein, provides data substantiating serious health consequences of living near a data center. In the report linked below, Kline outlines the air pollution that occurs when data centers release gases with particulates containing nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants. It links the emissions to respiratory risks; including asthma, lung disease, and even premature deaths from inhalation - notably if you live within 0.6 miles of a data center or multiple facilities. The study also references thousands of deaths and asthma-related illnesses near these facilities. Klein recommends requiring Health Impact Assessments, BEFORE approving construction. Ohio DOES NOT mandate Health Impact Reports, that would prevent serious health complications and deaths from exposures. https://ceds.org/datacenter/