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Mihta Askiy Data Center Sparks Environmental Concerns | Calgary News
A new Indigenous-backed data center in Alberta, Mihta Askiy, is moving forward without a full environmental impact assessment, sparking debate over speed, scale, and sustainability. While the federal government claims existing rules suffice for this 30-year project, critics warn of mounting environmental pressures as dozens of massive data centers emerge across the province — consuming vast energy and raising questions about grid strain and water use. Alberta pushes forward, touting economic gains and AI infrastructure, but environmental and Indigenous groups caution that permits alone don’t…
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