How Caledonia WI Defeated a Data Center

from The Defender Podcast · host Civic Media

In this episode, how a small Wisconsin community stood up to one of the most powerful companies in the world… and won. And what we can all learn from their fight. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Prescott Balch, Village of Caledonia resident Resources for You: Stop Unchecked Data Center Development (petition) AI Data Center Energy Demand Analysis AI Data Center Offsite Water Withdrawals

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