Controversial Data Center Planned in Utah Sparks Community Outrage
Neighbors Horrified by Data Center Twice the Size of Manhattan

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Kevin O’Leary plans to build the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center in Box Elder County, Utah, covering over 40,000 acres. Local residents are protesting due to concerns about environmental impacts, water scarcity, and lack of transparency in the approval process.
- 01The proposed Stratos Hyperscale Data Center will span more than 40,000 acres in Box Elder County, Utah.
- 02Residents fear the data center will exacerbate issues like rising electricity prices and water system stress.
- 03The Great Salt Lake is facing a crisis, with concerns that the data center will further strain its resources.
- 04County commissioners approved the project despite significant public opposition and claims of a lack of transparency.
- 05Stratos claims the center will create 2,000 permanent jobs, but critics argue this number is insufficient given the project's scale.
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Kevin O’Leary is spearheading plans for a massive data center, the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center, in Box Elder County, Utah, which would cover over 40,000 acres—more than twice the size of Manhattan. This proposal has ignited significant backlash from local residents, who are concerned about the environmental impact, particularly on the already troubled Great Salt Lake, which is rapidly diminishing due to drought. Many residents attended a commission meeting to voice their opposition, citing fears of increased electricity costs and water resource strain. Despite the outcry, county commissioners approved the project, arguing they had a duty to proceed. Critics have expressed frustration over perceived backroom dealings and a lack of transparency in the approval process. While Stratos promises the creation of 2,000 permanent jobs, many locals believe this figure is inadequate given the project's scale and potential environmental repercussions. The growing public dissent has prompted some local politicians to reconsider their support for the data center.
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The data center could exacerbate local environmental issues, particularly affecting water resources and electricity costs.
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