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Saline Township residents are making their voices heard as they rally against DTE’s ambitious plan to establish Michigan’s largest AI data center on 250 acres of pristine rural land. This proposed project has ignited a firestorm of controversy, primarily stemming from the utility company’s attempts to circumvent public hearings that would allow local residents to express their concerns.
Residents are raising alarms over the environmental implications of the data center, which they fear could significantly disrupt the local ecosystem. There are also mounting worries regarding noise pollution, increased traffic, and water resource usage—issues that have been at the forefront of community discussions since DTE announced its intentions. The situation became even more dire when it was revealed that, despite having negotiated a consent judgment with DTE to establish certain regulations, the trust between the community and the utility company remains fragile.
Community members have organized several protests, the latest being a demonstration at Beacon Park where they gathered not only to voice their opposition but to call for greater transparency and accountability from DTE. “We deserve to be heard,” said one protestor. “This land is our heritage, and we won’t allow corporate interests to destroy it.”
In a bid to engage with the local population, DTE has scheduled an online hearing to address the community’s concerns, but skepticism lingers among residents who worry that their voices may still go unheard. The fight against the proposed AI data center in Saline Township has only just begun, and the community is determined to safeguard their land and uphold their rights.
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