Protesters march against Spartanburg County data center projects
Protesters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marched against a proposed AI data center and an on-site power plant. The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a lawsuit against Spartanburg County regarding the land development approval. The Spartanburg City Council is scheduled for a second vote on the project.
Opposition is mounting against a proposed AI data center project in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Dozens of protesters gathered in downtown Spartanburg for a "day of protest" against plans to convert a factory into a computing center.
The Southern Environmental Law Center has initiated legal action, suing Spartanburg County over its decision to approve the minor land development for the facility. Additionally, protesters have formally petitioned state regulators regarding a power plant planned for construction on the data center site.
Residents expressed their frustration and concern about the project's unknown outcomes and potential health impacts on their children. The Spartanburg City Council is scheduled to conduct a second vote on the proposed data center project on Monday.