All such headlines of this formula “x phenomenon disproportionately affects poor people” always shy away from naming the real problem.

The real problem has nothing to do with datacenters. The problem is that in our capitalist society, money equals political influence. So, these negative externalities get put on the people least able to buy political influence. It’s so obvious it’s almost embarrassing to say it out loud, but that’s what it is.

So don’t whine about data centers unless you are seriously ready to do something about capitalism. I’ll be right there with you when you get to that point.