Data Center Duel in Boulder City | Las Vegas News

A fiery showdown erupts in Boulder City, Nevada, as a controversial data center project on federal land sparks national debate. Originally approved as a solar farm, the development was fast-tracked into a high-energy, water-guzzling data center — raising alarms from environmental groups and the city itself over rushed reviews and ignored impacts like heat and noise. Critics fear this sets a dangerous precedent for the West, while industry backers tout jobs and revenue. The Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, and Boulder City have all filed appeals, accusing the Bureau of Land Management of bypassing public input and water impact assessments. Even Congress is weighing in with a resolution to ban data centers on federal land — making this a high-stakes clash over land, environment, and economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a3f72143d365720