Community Concerns Rise Over Proposed Data Centers in Michigan and Arizona
The proposed data centers in Morley, Michigan, and Canton, Ohio, face growing scrutiny from local residents. Community backlash highlights the need for transparency and engagement in development projects, particularly regarding environmental and health impacts.

Residents in Morley, Michigan, are actively engaging with GenH, a Boston-based energy startup, regarding its proposed 600-square-foot data center intended to be powered by the retrofitted Frank Deyo Dam. Community meetings have drawn substantial attendance, with residents raising questions about environmental impacts and future expansions.
In contrast, Canton faces significant opposition to the Project Shelby data center, located near historically marginalized neighborhoods affected by past industrial pollution. Local concerns include lead air quality risks linked to Republic Steel and potential tax incentives for the project. In Arizona, plans for a copper mine threaten sacred lands and raise similar environmental concerns, underscoring the need for government accountability in development initiatives.




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