AI data center project secretly sucked 29 million gallons of water over 15 months before detected by residents complaining about low water pressure — officials refuse to fine builders of massive 6.2 million-square-foot facility over unauthorized water use
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County's soft touch is attributed to the data center being 'our largest customer, and we have to be partners.'
  • Eternal192@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    301·
    20 hours ago

    Because their pockets are full of bribes, they need to spend some of it before they can do anything and “officials” that refuse to fight and protect those that they represent should be removed from office.

    • myrmidex@belgae.socialEnglish
      61·
      12 hours ago

      I’d go one further: If bribing lobbying was proven, the politicians should not only be removed, they should also be just as liable for damages as the company is/should be.

      • Eternal192@anarchist.nexusEnglish
        3·
        8 hours ago

        That’s why so many laws and a lot of intentional loopholes were created so they can protect themselves and the best way to fight this kind of corruption is the Luigi way, the infestation is serious, time to call pest control.