Hundreds of protesters gather at Utah Capitol building to protest proposed data center
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Utah Capitol to oppose the proposed Stratos Data Center project in Box Elder County. They are concerned about its potential water usage, which they believe could negatively impact the Great Salt Lake, and a perceived lack of public input. Protesters are urging Governor Cox to slow down project approvals and demand independent studies on water usage.
Hundreds of protesters convened at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City to demonstrate against the proposed Stratos Data Center project located in Box Elder County. The demonstration, reported by KUTV's Christian Sugita, marked a significant public backlash against the development.
Demonstrators voiced strong concerns that the massive data center, which they claim could be one of the largest globally, would consume an excessive amount of water. They fear this could exacerbate the critical condition of the Great Salt Lake, which is already struggling. Protesters also argued that the project is being