Teen leads pushback on El Paso Meta data center, says he lives less than a mile away
A 15-year-old resident, Marco Sanchez, is leading public opposition against a Meta data center project in El Paso, Texas, citing concerns for his family and the community. Hundreds have signed up to speak against the project, arguing that tech giants are manipulating local government factors in their favor.
Marco Sanchez, a 15-year-old resident of El Paso, Texas, is at the forefront of a growing public pushback against a proposed Meta data center in the city. Sanchez stated he lives less than a mile from the data center's current construction site and emphasized the importance of voicing his concerns for his family and how corporate entities and tech giants influence local decisions.
The agreement between El Paso and Meta has generated significant controversy, prompting hundreds of individuals to sign up for public comment sessions to express their opposition to the project. Sanchez highlighted the need for "people power" to be heard, advocating for community involvement in decisions affecting their city and country.