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Arizona locals fight data centers amid water crisis

Published Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Updated June 28

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  • Environmental & Community Resistance — 1 source

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Local communities in Tucson, Arizona, are actively protesting against the development of new data centers. Residents are concerned about the environmental impact and the significant water usage of these facilities, especially amidst ongoing water scarcity issues in the region, including a 20% drop in Colorado River flows since 2000.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Local communities in Arizona are protesting against large data center developments, citing environmental concerns and resource exploitation, especially regarding water usage.
  • Water flows in the Colorado River have dropped by 20 percent since the year 2000 compared with water flows in the 20th century.

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Environmental & Community Resistance
  • Al Jazeera English

    The article highlights the struggle of local communities in Arizona against large data center developments, emphasizing environmental concerns and resource exploitation over corporate economic benefits.

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