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Willie Nelson speaks out against Texas data centers

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One of the voices speaking out against data centers is none other than Willie Nelson, who's no stranger to activism and political involvement.

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  1. Willie Nelson speaks on data centers in Texas

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    Willie Nelson speaks out against Texas data centers

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  1. KCEN Waco

    'Invading our land' | Willie Nelson speaks out against Central Texas data center (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    Country music legend Willie Nelson has shared a statement urging community members to "fight against" data centers coming to Texas.

  2. Variety

    Willie Nelson Urges Americans to Fight the Construction of Data Centers: They ‘Only Destroy the Environment Around Them’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Willie Nelson has spoken out against the construction of data centers across America, releasing a statement encouraging citizens to fight the proliferation of facilities that “only destroy the environment around them.

  3. CW 39 Houston

    Willie Nelson opposes data centers near his hometown of Abbott (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Country music legend Willie Nelson expressed opposition to proposed data centers. In our link, his full statement on how it 'hits home' for him as he cites her very personal concerns.

  4. FOX 44 Burlington

    Willie Nelson speaks on data centers in Texas (opens FOX 44 Burlington)

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    CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - The Red Headed Stranger is speaking out about data centers in the Lone Star State. Country music legend Willie Nelson shared a statement on Tuesday urging Texans to "fight against" data centers, primarily one in his Hill County hometown of Abbott, Texas: "I grew up in Abbott…

  5. Rolling Stone

    Willie Nelson Voices Concern About ‘Data Centers Invading Our Land’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    "The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints," the musician wrote. "It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land"

  6. WKRN Nashville

    Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker speak out against data centers (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    WKRN Nashville's feed description

    Two legendary country music artists are speaking out against the development of a data centers in Texas.

  7. HuffPost

    Willie Nelson Lays Out Why Americans Must 'Fight' Against Data Centers 'Invading Our Land' (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    “Let’s not allow our own demise,” wrote the country legend.

  8. Insider

    Willie Nelson is fighting data centers near his Texas hometown: 'The last thing we need' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Willie Nelson says Texas residents don't need "loud, water thieving, light polluting" data centers in their backyard.

  9. Newsweek

    Map Shows Data Centers in Texas As Willie Nelson Speaks Out (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "Our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land," the music icon wrote.

  10. Fox News

    Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight 'water thieving' AI data centers devouring rural Texas farmland (opens Fox News)

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    Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight data centers invading rural Texas land, warning of light pollution and water thieving near his Abbott home.

  11. Washington Times

    Willie Nelson speaks out against AI data centers threatening rural farmland (opens Washington Times)

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    WILLIE NELSON criticizes data centers: "Our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land. The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter)."

  12. Fox7 Austin

    Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Texas country music legend Willie Nelson has taken to social media to voice his distaste for an AI data center being built near his hometown. Nelson called on the community in Abbott to fight against a new data center planned there.

  13. New York Post

    Willie Nelson says Americans must fight ‘water thieving’ AI data centers ‘invading’ Texas farmland (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Country legend Willie Nelson, 93, warned of light pollution and water theft threatening his hometown of Abbott.

  14. CW 39 Houston

    Willie Nelson speaks out on proposed data centers in Texas (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Nelson’s comments come amid the proposed development of over 50 data centers in the Central Texas region.

  15. KXAN Austin

    Willie Nelson speaks out against Texas data centers (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    One of the voices speaking out against data centers is none other than Willie Nelson, who's no stranger to activism and political involvement.

  16. Blue State Blues News

    Willie Nelson Just Went to War With AI Data Centers Over His Texas Farmland (opens Blue State Blues News)

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    Blue State Blues News's feed description

    Big Tech giants are buying up rural America and draining its water to cool their servers. Now one of country music's most beloved legends just stepped in to stop them. And he

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