Analizan posible proyecto de centro de datos en el condado Tulare
Tulare County, California, has enacted a 45-day moratorium on data center construction following community opposition and concerns about the environmental impact. Residents are pushing for a permanent ban, citing a UC Riverside study linking data centers to premature deaths and increased costs for electricity and water. The decision came after a committee explored a proposal from Stack, a global company.
Residents and community leaders in Tulare County, California, are demanding greater clarity and action regarding a proposed data center project. The Tulare County Fairgrounds Committee began exploring a proposal from Stack, a global company, which initially raised suspicions of a data center construction. While Stack's website describes its service as connectivity support for emergency services rather than a data center, residents remain concerned about potential risks, including increased costs for water and electricity, resources already strained in the community.
During a recent meeting, the Tulare County Board voted 4 to 1 to enact a 45-day moratorium on all data center construction within the county. This decision was influenced by a UC Riverside report that studied the impacts of data centers, linking them to approximately 1,300 premature deaths by 2030 due to asthma symptoms. Community groups, including the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Tomorrow Power, California, expressed that while the moratorium is a positive step, they advocate for a total and permanent ban on data centers in the Central Valley, specifically in California, viewing it as a broader problem. Members of the committee reduced public comment time and stated they would await more information on the community impact of these centers before making a final decision.