
Racine County residents oppose Microsoft data center air pollution control permit application during DNR hearing
News ClipTMJ4 News·Racine County, WI·4/29/2026
Racine County residents voiced opposition during a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hearing concerning Microsoft's air pollution control permit application for a data center. Residents cited air quality concerns and urged the DNR to deny the permits. While the DNR stated the permits' impact would be minimal, the community pushback indicates ongoing contention.
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Gov: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The DNR says the impact of the permits is minimal, but residents Tuesday asked for them to be denied over air quality concerns.