Victory in Indianapolis: Locals Stop $1B Google Data Center Over Water Fears

Residents Defeat $1B Google Data Center Plan in Indianapolis — Locals united to stop a massive Google project that would’ve used over a million gallons of water daily. The 500-acre data center collapsed after farmers, residents, and officials warned of devastating impacts on wells, crops, and local resources. Across the U.S., similar fights are growing as Big Tech reaps tax breaks while communities face rising costs. Indianapolis sent a message: water and people come first.