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MINTThe Guardian ClimateMay 13, 2026

‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan

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Final score
-6.65
Confidence
9/10
Amount
5M CBWD

AI justification

Approval of environmentally unsustainable datacenter project in drought-stricken Utah. | The approval of the Stratos datacenter project represents a severe environmental misstep, prioritizing technological expansion over ecological sustainability and public welfare. While the public backlash reflects growing consciousness of resource limits, the state's approval of the project undermines climate action, water security, and sustainable urban planning. The net ethical judgment is strongly negative