Data center protesters gather in Spartanburg
Protesters gathered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to demonstrate against the proposed building of a nearly $3 billion data center. They expressed concerns about potential environmental harm, noise, and pollution, advocating for such facilities to be built outside densely populated areas.
Protests against data centers were held across the country this weekend, with one significant gathering taking place in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Organizers and demonstrators convened at the Spartanburg County courthouse to oppose the construction of a proposed nearly $3 billion data center. Their primary concerns revolved around potential environmental harm, as well as the noise and pollution the facility could generate, especially since it is planned for a densely populated part of the city.
One protester emphasized the importance of data centers for technology but stressed the need for local and state representatives to ensure these companies build their sites outside of residential communities.
Conversely, supporters of data centers argue that such facilities are essential for expanding technology, including artificial intelligence, and that they contribute to boosting local economies.