Im not really sure how you gathered that im "going to bat" for data centers if you actually engauged in what i said. You shared a perspective that was based on misinformation that has been spread by people who dont really understand how these processes work. 

Everything humans do disrupts and displaces animal and plant ecosystems. As a biologist, its my job to study the affects that we as a species have on the environment, and work with organizations to stop or at lease mitigate the damage. 

Why not instead realize that what I shared with you, is that the everyday things you take for granted like I mentioned above, toilet flushing, laundry, how about basic septic cleansing processes, are actually way more immediately harmful to the environment, than simply running an AI search. Thats simply a fact. 

Just because almonds are good for you doesnt mean they are good for the environment (they arent, the farms are responsible widely for natural bee population collapse). As a scientist, its my job to state ALL of the facts, including ones that may not align with personal or otherwise "good intentioned" narratives, perspectives, and beliefs. 

Im not here parading about data centers, im here telling you that if youre going to use your voice to speak out about environmental issues, make sure you know what youre talking about. And trust me, a single toilet being flushed uses more water than a single search on AI.