Data center expansion cut 50% due to protests

A planned large-scale data center development has been significantly scaled back, with the developer reducing the project by 50% following substantial community protests. The developer expressed feeling 'beaten up' by the opposition, stating they had 'no choice' but to shrink the data center's footprint. This decision highlights the growing tension between the demand for digital infrastructure and local concerns regarding environmental impact, resource consumption, and aesthetic disruption. The reduction signifies a compromise, acknowledging community feedback while still attempting to proceed with a portion of the original development.