‘Uniquely evil’: Michigan residents fight against huge datacenter backed by top tycoons
News ClipThe Guardian·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI·12/19/2025
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan are fighting against a proposed $7 billion, 1.4 gigawatt data center that would be backed by powerful tech and political figures. The local township board initially rejected the plans, but the data center backers sued and forced the board to reverse its decision. Residents are concerned the data center would increase energy bills, pollute groundwater, and destroy the area's rural character.
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Kate Haushalter photographed in her family’s home, the new data center will neighbor their property. ’This shouldn’t be near any livable area.’ Photograph: Sarah Rice/The GuardianView image in fullscreenKate Haushalter photographed in her family’s home, the new data center will neighbor their proper