EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 16 MIN
Daily Episode 171 - The World's Largest Data Center is Causing an Uproar
Billionaire Kevin O'Leary wants to build the world's largest data center at the tippy toppy of the Great Salt Lake. People are (rightfully) not happy about it. Utah's data center could create a massive heat island that could devastate the Great Salt Lake, scientists sayBox Elder County data center's projected daily heat equivalent to 23 atomic bombsStuart Adams PAC Received $135,000 From MIDA Donors After Data Center ApprovalUtah senator smacks ABC4 reporter's phone out of his hand amid Data Center controversyData center approved in Utah despite community protestsA giant OpenAI-Oracle data center was voted down by a Michigan farm town. Weeks later, construction began | FortunePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Billionaire Kevin O'Leary wants to build the world's largest data center at the tippy toppy of the Great Salt Lake. People are (rightfully) not happy about it. Utah's data center could create a massive heat island that could devastate the Great Salt Lake, scientists sayBox Elder County data center's projected daily heat equivalent to 23 atomic bombsStuart Adams PAC Received $135,000 From MIDA Donors After Data Center ApprovalUtah senator smacks ABC4 reporter's phone out of his hand amid Data Center controversyData center approved in Utah despite community protestsA giant OpenAI-Oracle data center was voted down by a Michigan farm town. Weeks later, construction began | FortunePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daily Episode 171 - The World's Largest Data Center is Causing an Uproar
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