Microsoft-Backed AI Data Center Accused of Running Unpermitted Gas Turbines
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A Microsoft-linked AI data center in Vineland, New Jersey, faces backlash over 62 unpermitted gas turbines and a 1.5M-gallon LNG tank, with complaints including illegal construction and noise pollution.
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- 2026-08-29 11:00 · Tom's Hardware
Microsoft-backed AI data center faces backlash over alleged unpermitted gas turbines and 1.5M-gallon LNG tank — groups' issues with $19.4B facility range from illegal construction to noise pollution - 2026-08-28 16:03 · Engadget
Microsoft-backed AI data center has been accused of violating federal law
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