Alabama animal shelter sues to block $2 billion AI data center
#AnimalShelter #DataCenterAn Alabama animal shelter sues to stop a $2 billion AI data center built 160 feet from its new campus, citing rushed approvals and threats to thousands of pets. read more
Nashville Zoo Rejects Data Center Over Environmental Fears
#NashvilleZoo #DataCenterNashville Zoo rejected a data center deal over environmental fears. Residents cited air, water, and noise concerns amid the AI boom. Zoo CEO prioritized member and animal safety, refusing the DC Blox proposal to protect vulnerable species and the community. read more
Data center noise plagues Massachusetts neighborhood
#DataCenter #EnvironmentalJusticeLowell residents secured a yearlong moratorium on data center expansion after the Markley facility, nicknamed "the dungeon," created noise and air pollution issues near homes and schools for over a decade. read more
New Mexico data center sparks drought water fears
#DataCenter #WaterScarcityA massive data center in New Mexico's desert raises water fears. Project Jupiter promises jobs and investment but uses groundwater, worrying farmers and officials amid drought. Developers say it won't exceed historic water rights, yet skepticism remains. read more
OLeary halves Utah data center after lawmaker clash
#DataCenter #UtahKevin O'Leary halved his Utah data center to 20,000 acres after lawmakers demanded a 75% cut. Despite reduction, the campus surpasses Manhattan. Environmental concerns over water and power usage prompted opposition from activists and the Sierra Club. read more
AOC joins Trump voters fighting Meta data center
#AOC #DataCenterIn a new documentary, AOC visits Trump-supporting Morgan County, Georgia, where residents embrace her help fighting a Meta data center polluting their water. The unlikely alliance highlights shared concerns over corporate impacts on rural communities. read more