8/20/2026
The Chart Room

Cherokee Nation Bans Hyperscale Data Center Projects on Tribal-Owned Lands

Filed by Dana Graviton
Cherokee Nation Bans Hyperscale Data Center Projects on Tribal-Owned Lands
The tribe cited concerns over energy, water use, and the relatively small number of permanent jobs these massive facilities create.
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