Mount Carmel Township residents speak out against data centers

Hundreds of residents from Mount Carmel Township and surrounding communities gathered at the Coal Region Sports Complex in Atlas, Pennsylvania, to express their strong opposition to a proposed amended ordinance concerning data centers. During a public hearing, approximately 400 attendees, many holding 'No data centers' signs, listened as more than 30 individuals addressed the township supervisors. The overwhelming sentiment was that the amended ordinance was insufficient to prevent data centers from establishing in the township, with residents demanding stronger regulations. Attorney Don Karpowich spoke on behalf of Mount Carmel Township during the proceedings. The event highlighted significant community concern regarding the potential arrival of data centers and the perceived inadequacy of current or proposed local legislation to address related issues.