Resources

Is responsible data center development possible?

2026

A blog with a growing set of resources to start a broader conversation around responsible data center development across diverse stakeholder groups, we’re going to summarize some of the conversations we’re hearing from across our coalition – and some of the resources our partners are making to enable communities to have a seat at the […]

Data Center Playbook

3/10/2026

Water-intensive data center development is rapidly growing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released this guide for residents, concerned citizens, grassroots organizations, and local leaders seeking clear, accessible information. It describes how water is used in data centers and provides checklists to help communities understand potential impacts and ask […]

Municipal Waste Procurement Tools

04/2020

From 2013 – 2015, Delta Institute conducted research on waste management practices in municipalities across Cook County to identify opportunities to maximize environmental and economic benefits. As part of this research, Delta collected and reviewed waste contracts from 128 municipalities, and these contracts revealed a wide variation in services, practices, and costs. Delta created these […]

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Organizations

Indiana University

July 22, 2026

Public research university conducting climate, policy, and environmental research initiatives.

IndyStar

April 9, 2026

Local news outlet covering environmental and urban development issues in Indianapolis.

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