A packed meeting in Tompkins County ended with lawmakers urging state officials to halt a key water permit tied to a proposed AI data center in Lansing, according to The Ithaca Voice. Legislators want the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reject a renewal request and require a full new review.
The project would reuse a former power plant linked to TeraWulf. Critics warn it could threaten Cayuga Lake, drive up energy costs, and increase emissions. Supporters say water use would remain minimal and unrelated to data center operations.
The resolution passed nearly unanimously, drawing what lawmakers called one of the largest crowds in years, despite the county lacking direct authority over the project.
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