US communities push back against datacenter developments, recall officials over secrecy and lack of transparency
US residents are increasingly pushing back against datacenter developments in their communities, citing secrecy, lack of transparency, and environmental concerns. In Lenox Township, Michigan, residents discovered through open records requests that developers had secretly contacted local officials about a proposed datacenter campus, despite officials denying any applications. This has led to packed public meetings, recall efforts against elected officials who approve such projects, and growing calls for moratoriums on datacenter construction across the country.
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The perceived secrecy surrounding the proposed datacenter prompted residents to pack public meetings that sometimes lasted more than four hours.
US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished
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