Youth climate-change activists redirect their focus to opposing AI data centers

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 988

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Youth climate activists flocked to Tallahassee Thursday to back legislation that would protect Floridians from being taken advantage of by corporations building large-scale AI data centers in the coming years.

“We gather here in support of HB 1007,” said Anamikda Naidu, board chair with Youth Action Fund, during a press conference on the steps of the Old Capitol.

“This bill limits how and where hyperscale data centers can be built and operated in Florida. …

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