Residents urge caution on AI data centers, citing water and environmental risks
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
Several residents urged the council to use outside experts and publish plans before approving AI data-center projects, citing concerns about water use, environmental impacts, and nearby wildlife refuges.
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Multiple residents used the public-comment period to press the council for more review before approving AI data centers, raising questions about water use, environmental impact studies, and the parties paying for outside expert reviews.
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