A community in Tucson, Arizona, mobilized against the proposed Project Blue data center, which threatened local water resources and environmental integrity. The No Desert Data Center Coalition formed in response to concerns about excessive water use and Amazon's involvement. Despite initial approvals, the coalition's efforts led to a temporary halt of the project, highlighting the power of community organizing and the importance of protecting local resources against extractive industries. The struggle continues as the coalition pursues legal action against Pima County for procedural violations.
Not One Drop: How an Arizona Community Came Together to Fight a Data Center
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