Data centers environmental justice is at the heart of a new St. Louis NAACP white paper that argues tech growth cannot come at the expense of Black communities. The report calls for enforceable protections around air, water, utility costs, and neighborhood quality of life, while also demanding jobs, training, digital access, and measurable public benefits tied to AI investment. In plain terms, the message is clear: if data centers want to grow in St. Louis, the communities most affected should be protected and positioned to share in the opportunity.