Deny data center proposals

Deny data center proposals

News ClipThe Pantagraph·Peoria, Peoria County, IL·8/8/2026

An opinion piece argues against numerous AI data center proposals across the country, highlighting their potential danger to the environment and human inhabitants. The author, reflecting on a town hall in Peoria, criticizes the intimidating nature of discussions around these projects.

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An opinion piece published in The Pantagraph advocates for the denial of artificial intelligence data center proposals nationwide, citing severe environmental and human dangers. The author, who attended a "Sorensen town hall" in Peoria, Illinois, expressed discomfort with the perceived intimidating atmosphere surrounding discussions on these projects, despite the event's stated goal of promoting participation and inclusion. The article generally condemns the proliferation of data centers, framing them as a significant threat to the planet and its inhabitants.