Hazle Township

Residents of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, oppose a proposed 15-building data center complex on a coal-rich plateau, prompting the township to vote for an 180-day pause on data center applications. State legislators introduced a bill to block data center development for three years, reflecting broader resistance to such projects due to environmental and health concerns, particularly in areas with a history of industrial pollution.

Rural Pennsylvanians are urging lawmakers to avoid repeating past mistakes as data center construction expands. In Hazle Township, community members protested against data centers during a meeting with local supervisors, wearing 'Project Hazelnot' shirts to express opposition.