How Native American Tribes Are Fighting Data Centers
Summary
Several Native American tribes in the U.S. are restricting or reviewing plans for large data centers due to concerns about their environmental impact and use of resources like electricity and water. While some tribes oppose these developments, others are partnering to build AI and energy projects on their lands.Key Facts
- Data centers need a lot of electricity and sometimes large amounts of water for cooling.
- The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in Oklahoma approved a three-year ban on data centers on their land.
- The Cherokee Nation banned large-scale data centers on tribally owned land after survey results showed many citizens oppose them.
- The Kickapoo Tribe in Oklahoma is against big data centers because they may use too many resources and provide few jobs.
- The Hualapai Tribe in Arizona passed a moratorium against data centers due to concerns over land and water protection.
- The Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians in California plans to build an AI and energy campus on their land in partnership with a developer.
- Tribes want strong consultations with developers if data centers are considered on their lands.
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