Mitch Jones

And let's figure out if it's possible to do this in a way that is going to be safe for the environment, that is going to preserve water for communities, that is not going to drive up people's already increasing electricity prices.

The group Food and Water Watch drafted the letter citing the risk of higher utility bills and environmental concerns.

Mitch Jones with Food and Water Watch says a pause is needed so regulation can catch up.

The industry group Data Center Coalition said in a statement that halting construction would jeopardize digital infrastructure that's essential to contemporary life.

The coalition argues a moratorium would risk U.S.

economic competitiveness and national security.

Jeff Brady, NPR News.