Developers in Arizona are planning to build a $10 billion data center next to Horseshoe Bend, an iconic viewpoint along the Colorado River. The 500-acre parcel, located a mile from Horseshoe Bend, was previously protected for outdoor recreation. … A petition to stop the data center’s construction has already netted over 1,800 signatures as of this publication. The document cites concerns over water consumption and contamination, pollution, and an “unsightly blight that will detract from the scenic beauty.” … These servers generate immense heat, and keeping them cool requires a large amount of water, the bipartisan think tank Environmental and Energy Study Institute writes.

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