Willie Nelson speaks out against Texas data centers
Willie Nelson has publicly voiced his opposition to the proliferation of data centers in Texas, particularly near his hometown of Abbott. He highlighted concerns about potential environmental harm, including water usage, light pollution, and the destruction of farmland. Nelson urged local communities to resist these developments to protect rural resources and livelihoods.
Legendary musician and activist Willie Nelson has publicly spoken out against the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, specifically targeting developments near his hometown of Abbott. The 93-year-old artist shared his concerns on social media this week, highlighting the potential environmental damage, water consumption, and light pollution caused by these facilities.
Nelson, who maintains a home and farmed land in the Abbott area, expressed dismay at the numerous data centers planned or operating within a 50-mile radius of his residence. He emphasized that rural America's strength comes from its people, open spaces, local businesses, and connection to the land, not from large industrial footprints. Nelson urged communities to "fight against data centers invading our land," stressing the importance of protecting farmland and the livelihoods of small family farmers from developments that he believes destroy the environment around them. He concluded by asserting that "whoever controls food and water, controls the masses" and called for vigilance in safeguarding essential resources in Abbott and across the U.S.