US Politics
The Mississippi River Compact: A Necessary Dam Against the Thirst of AI
A coalition of Mississippi River mayors is pushing for water conservation regulations modeled after Missouri's law to ban mass water exports, aiming to secure the river's resources against the surging demands of AI data centers. This is a crucial, forward-looking defense of a vital public resource against unchecked corporate exploitation, embodying the proactive governance needed to protect our nation's foundational assets.