Missouri protesters seek to suspend AI data center growth

News Clip0:33KQ2·St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO·9/17/2026

A group called "No Mo Dirty Data Centers" held a rally and march at the Missouri State Capitol and Governor's Mansion. Protesters demanded a statewide moratorium on data center expansion until protections are in place. They also advocated for public hearings on the rapid growth of data centers.

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A group named "No Mo Dirty Data Centers" organized a rally at the Missouri State Capitol, followed by a march to the Governor's Mansion. The event aimed to urge Missourians to voice their concerns regarding the statewide expansion of data centers.

During the protest, attendees demanded a moratorium on data center development until adequate protections are implemented. They also called for a public hearing to address the rapid growth of data centers, seeking to highlight the human impact by featuring affected farmers and landowners.