ScienceAugust 26, 2026

Mothers and Health Groups Challenge Coal for AI Power

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Key Vocabulary

coal/koʊl/

A black rock used for fuel that makes smoke when burned.

"Many people worry that coal can make the air dirty."

data center/ˈdeɪtə ˌsɛn.tər/

A large building with many computers that store and process data.

"The data center uses a lot of electricity."

activist/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/

A person who works to change something in society.

"The activist wrote a letter to the president."

Listening

Mothers and Health Groups Challenge Coal for AI Power

A group of mothers called the MAHA movement wrote a letter to President Donald Trump. They asked him not to use more coal to power new computer data centers that run AI.

The letter has about 200 signers and includes leaders such as Zen Honeycutt, who runs Moms Across America, and Charles Eisenstein, a former campaign speechwriter. They say coal makes air and water dirty and can hurt children’s health. MAHA members want cleaner choices like solar and geothermal energy to protect family health.

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Quiz

1. Who did the MAHA movement send the letter to?

2. How many people signed the letter?

3. Name one leader mentioned in the article.

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you worry about air or water pollution where you live? How?

Have you ever joined a group for health or environment? What happened?

What do you think about using solar energy at home?