San Antonio Residents Push Back Against Data Center Project Citing Environmental and Health Concerns
Residents in San Antonio, Texas, are actively opposing a proposed data center at a public hearing, citing concerns about potential water pollution, soil depletion, health impacts like cancer from 65 diesel backup generators, and the general environmental impact of such facilities. The community fears their quality of life will suffer while tech billionaires escape to other planets.
Residents of San Antonio, Texas, voiced strong opposition to a proposed data center at a recent public hearing. Concerns revolved around potential environmental degradation, including water and soil poisoning, and health risks, particularly from the 65 diesel backup generators planned for the facility.
During the hearing, one community member dramatically offered cups of dirty water, symbolizing their fears about future water quality. Speakers highlighted anxieties about the impact on families and community gardens, accusing "tech billionaires" of prioritizing profit over local well-being and suggesting they are trying to escape to Mars while residents suffer. The speaker urged the decision-makers to consider the community's side, emphasizing that the people would remember their choices. Another individual refused to sign a form, stating a fear of being labeled a terrorist for opposing data centers, clarifying that their stance was not against technology but for the safety of Americans.