Proposed data center brings controversy to Imperial County
KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS
January 26, 202615m 0s
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Show Notes
For more than a year, plans for a $10 billion data center have been quietly moving forward in Imperial County.
By some estimates, it could rank among the largest data centers in the world.
The center would use immense amounts of energy and water. But the developer is openly trying to avoid California's environmental review process.
We sit down with KPBS reporter Kori Suzuki to discuss his three-part investigation digging into the controversy.
Guest:
- Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS