4 things to know about Texas' data center boom
3. What are some data center concerns?
Residents of Red Oak, Texas, made headlines last week after voicing their opposition to a proposed zoning change for over 828 acres of land to convert it to a high-tech industrial park, including a data center campus.
Opponents of the plan warned that building a data center in the Dallas suburb would impact health and air quality, strain power and water resources, lead to increased noise pollution and environmental disruption, and, ultimately, decline property values and quality of life.
Despite the opposition, the Red Oak City Council approved the plan in a 4-1 vote on May 11.
Ian M. Giatti is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ian.giatti@christianpost.com.
