Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Residents of Lyon Township, Michigan, packed a recent monthly meeting to voice concerns about a proposed large-scale data center, overshadowing the official agenda item of a drain easement.
- Community members raised issues including the data center's massive size—comparable to 32 NFL football fields—potential traffic impacts, and environmental concerns such as the preservation of endangered bat habitats.
- The debate highlighted strong local opposition, with residents sharing noise recordings from other data centers and expressing frustration over limited speaking time at the meeting.
- Despite Lyon Township's 2024 support for Donald J. Trump, opposition to the data center crossed typical partisan lines, reflecting a rare issue that unites residents regardless of political affiliation.
