""Those animals now have no place to go. It's disgusting. ... Why are they putting these things near us, near our schools and near our parks?""
"Developers plan to build six sprawling campuses in Archbald to power the demand for artificial intelligence, eventually covering about 14 percent of the town's land."
"Residents have launched one of the most contentious grassroots campaigns in local history, organizing on social media and overwhelming community meetings."
"As word began circulating last year about borough council zoning changes to allow for the development, residents rebelled and called for the ouster of some key local officials."
Tim Bachak and other residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania, are alarmed by plans to build six large data centers that will cover 14 percent of the town's land. The construction involves cutting down 180 acres of forest, displacing local wildlife such as bears and deer. Community members have mobilized against the development, expressing concerns about its proximity to schools and parks. The borough council's zoning changes have sparked a grassroots campaign, with residents demanding accountability from local officials.
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