Article

Environmental groups and community leaders in Northern Michigan are voicing concerns over the planned development of data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations, with at least 16 sites across 10 counties identified for data center support of AI. A lawsuit has been initiated regarding noise pollution from a cryptocurrency facility in Sault Ste.

Marie. Public meetings are set for January 18 to discuss the implications for energy demand, water resources, and rural communities, with virtual participation available for residents in the northern Lower Peninsula.