Tompkins County lawmakers want New York regulators to hit pause on a controversial AI data center plan near Cayuga Lake, according to The Ithaca Voice.
Legislators passed a near-unanimous resolution urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reject a water permit renewal tied to a proposed data center in Lansing. Instead, they want a full environmental review and a brand-new permit process.
The project would reuse a former power plant and involves companies linked to TeraWulf. Opponents packed the chamber, warning about risks to water quality, energy costs, and transparency.
County leaders admit they lack authority but hope pressure pushes the state to act.
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