Marshfield Residents Protest AI Data Center Plans
In brief
- Hundreds of residents gathered at Marshfield High School to voice concerns over a planned AI data center by Lumon Solutions.
- The facility, set on five acres near Rifle Range Road, began site preparation without prior public announcement, sparking outrage.
- Residents questioned the project's environmental impact, water usage, and transparency.
- Seth Atkison highlighted worries about heat management, while others raised concerns about water resources and lack of information.
- Webster County commissioners are exploring legal options to halt the project, citing limited oversight authority.
- Dale Fraker confirmed the county has hired Carnahan Evans law firm to review state statutes.
- The developer, Lumon Solutions, remains silent on the issue.
- Opponents like Christine Vande Griend feel more answers are needed about potential environmental risks.
- While the meeting addressed many concerns, it left residents with lingering questions about the project's future.
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