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Utah Data Center Project Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-05-20 13:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Utah is set to host one of the world's largest data centers, despite warnings from experts and public backlash. The Stratos Project, spanning 40,000 acres in Box Elder County, has faced significant opposition.

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The biggest data center ever is becoming a huge problem in Utah

Utah may host one of the world's most colossal data centers, despite stark warnings from experts and fierce public backlash. Earlier this month, commissioners in Box Elder County signed off on the Stratos Project: a 40,000-acre data center stretching across the county's Hansel Valley. It's supposed

2026-05-20 13:00 UTC