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Nebius Data Centers Face Birmingham Pushback | Huntsville News
Nebius, a Dutch AI cloud giant, is pouring $36 billion into building two colossal data centers in Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley—spanning 450,000 square feet across 75 acres—sparking fierce local backlash over utility costs, noise, and environmental impact. Facing three lawsuits and community skepticism, the company vows greater transparency, with local reps admitting they’ve underestimated public concerns. Nebius claims its closed-loop water system and power contract with Alabama Power will avoid raising bills, while sound walls and quiet fans will mitigate noise—though backup generators remain…
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