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Willie Nelson is fighting data centers near his Texas hometown: 'The last thing we need'
Willie Nelson says Texas residents don't need "loud, water thieving, light polluting" data centers in their backyard.
TL;DR
- Willie Nelson has criticized AI data centers on social media.
- He believes data centers are "loud, water thieving, light polluting" and unnecessary for rural communities.
- Nelson argues that rural America's strength lies in its people, open spaces, and connection to the land, not industrial development.
- He urged Americans to protect essential resources like food and water.
- Critics worry data centers could harm the environment, increase utility bills, and decrease quality of life.
- Some politicians are imposing restrictions or bans on data center construction, with New York enacting a moratorium.
- Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders have called for a nationwide federal moratorium.
- Brad Paisley has also protested a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo.