EBCI talks environmental justice, data center moratorium at town hall
News ClipSmoky Mountain News·Qualla Boundary, Bladen County, NC·5/6/2026
A town hall was held on the Qualla Boundary where the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians discussed environmental justice concerns related to data centers. Speakers highlighted potential environmental and cultural harm from hyperscale expansion, gathering support for a tabled tribal council moratorium. This event signifies ongoing community and governmental engagement regarding data center development within the tribal lands.
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Gov: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, EBCI Tribal Council
An April 25 Qualla Boundary town hall about data centers, featuring three speakers instrumental in the fight against hyperscale expansion on Indigenous land, both generated support for a tabled tribal council moratorium and explained the myriad ways these facilities can harm environments and culture...