BROCKOVICH TARGETS AI DATACENTRES IN NEW FIGHT

Brockovich received 30 emails from people in the same town, signalling a pattern she recognized from her landmark 1993 case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company. That settlement benefited Hinkley, California residents affected by water contamination. Now, three decades later, she is focusing on the environmental and resource demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI datacentres require massive amounts of water and energy, raising concerns about their impact on local communities and water supplies. "We're up against forces that have all the money in the world," Brockovich stated, acknowledging the financial power of tech companies building these facilities. Her involvement suggests coordinated grassroots concerns about datacentre expansion are reaching critical mass. The scale of AI infrastructure deployment means potential environmental impacts span multiple regions and countries, making this a global issue rather than a localized problem. Brockovich's track record indicates she is positioning herself as an advocate for affected communities facing similar pressures.