Advocates protest Google Data Center amid energy cost, public health concerns

Advocates in Fort Wayne, Indiana are protesting a proposed Google data center, citing concerns over energy costs and public health impacts. They are calling on the local utility company and city council to deny a permit request that would allow Google to operate 174 diesel generators at the facility. The protesters argue the data center would release 900 tons of pollution annually, potentially harming nearby residents. Google maintains the generators are only for backup use during grid failures, and that its day-to-day power needs will be supplied by the utility grid. The utility company says it is committed to affordability and transparency while supporting community growth.