Nashville Zoo fighting back over proposed data center
The Nashville Zoo is opposing a proposed data center adjacent to its property, citing concerns about noise and light pollution impacting its rare and sensitive animals, including a world-renowned clouded leopard breeding program. The company behind the project claims its facility will use waterless cooling and manage noise levels.
A battle is brewing at the Nashville Zoo as its leaders are fighting against plans to construct a large data center directly next to the facility. The zoo is concerned that the proposed project will generate noise and light pollution, potentially harming its rare and sensitive animals, particularly its world-renowned clouded leopard breeding program. The zoo highlighted that its clouded leopards are very susceptible to mechanical noises and light infiltration.
In response to these concerns, the unnamed company behind the data center project states that its facility will utilize waterless cooling systems and will take measures to keep noise levels in check, as well as pay for its power use. The opposition from the zoo underscores ongoing environmental concerns regarding data center developments.