# Dubious Social Planning Facebook Coal-Powered Data Center Under Fire By TopDog | Published 2010-02-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-coal-powered-data-center References: [change.org](http://www.change.org/actions/view/stop_facebook_from_switching_to_dirty_coal) All powerful and all encompassing social media giant [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-censorship) is under fire from many of its users and watchdog organization Change.org. The popular social site embraced by millions has had a few controversial moments since inception, which include outright countrywide bans in some parts of the world. Political preferences aside, should Facebook continue in its plan to power the new Oregon-based [Data Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-716) with coal? Will it tarnish Facebook as a leader in social innovation? Need more info? Hit the links. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy-powered Data Centers:** As concerns over carbon emissions rise, there is an opportunity to innovate by investing in renewable energy sources to power data centers. - **Sustainable Social Media Practices:** Companies like Facebook have an opportunity to lead the way in sustainable practices for digital platforms. - **Eco-friendly Data Processing:** There is a growing trend towards more eco-friendly data processing practices, presenting an opportunity for innovation in this area. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector presents an opportunity to provide more sustainable sources of power for data centers. - **Social Media:** The social media industry has a responsibility to innovate in sustainable practices for their platforms. - **Data Processing:** There is a need for innovation in eco-friendly data processing to minimize the environmental impact of data centers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Social Media Censorship Petitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-censorship.md) - [Connection Platform Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-debuts-at-stagecoach.md) - [Data Collection Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-tracking.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [User-First Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/user-first-social-media.md) - [Positive Social Media Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign.md) - [Off-Grid Natural Gas Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-mining.md) - [Fun-Centered Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island.md) - [Transformative Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weare8.md)