The Secret Life of Data Centers
Agate reports that cities around Minnesota — including Farmington and Hermantown — have signed non-disclosure agreements with developers for projects that might be data centers. The article notes the Hermantown facility is “multiple buildings totaling nearly two million square feet” and the description of the project is “so vague that the Minnesota DNR objects that citizens would have trouble offering any comments because it’s unclear what the proposal is.”
Agate is an online magazine covering nature, science and conservation.
Seems like reason enough to leave a public comment to the effect of “Absolutely no. There is not enough information to allow us to make an informed decision or recommendation and does not treat the community with respect.”
The tech broligarchs have arrived, demanding massive amounts of electricity and water, just as Minnesota Power is sold to Blackrock. What could go wrong?