"We pissed off a lot of people": Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests
Developer Kevin O'Leary has reduced the size of the proposed Stratos data center in Utah by 50% following intense public backlash. Local residents expressed concerns regarding water usage, electricity costs, and environmental impacts on the Great Salt Lake.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the growing tension between large-scale infrastructure development and local environmental conservation efforts.
Genuine compromise or performance art? We pissed off a lot of people : Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests Developer felt beaten up, with no choice but to shrink data center.
The article presents both the developer's perspective and the community's concerns, maintaining a balanced narrative.
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