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Residents are raising urgent concerns about the potential environmental impact of billion-dollar data centers in Columbus, demanding a moratorium until safe technologies are verified.

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Residents urge moratorium on hyperscale data centers over PFAS and water‑quality worries; council hears energy and technology questions
Multiple residents urged the council to halt hyperscale data center approvals until PFAS‑free cooling solutions are proven at hyperscale, citing construction‑phase contamination risks and long timeframes for project build‑out; the council took comments and referred the matter to staff for future agenda consideration.
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July 17, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Local advocates are demanding transparency and rigorous environmental reviews for a controversial data-center project, highlighting potential public health risks and financial implications.

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Residents, experts and council members press for transparency and environmental review as data-center overlay is discussed
Public commenters raised ownership, tax-exemption and environmental concerns about a proposed data-center overlay, asking for clearer records, independent environmental review, and full accounting of potential lost local tax revenue before council advances approvals.
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June 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Columbus is embracing a greener future by prioritizing native wildflower gardens, a move that promises to boost biodiversity and combat climate change!

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Alyssa Wunderlich advocates for native pollinator gardens at East Side council meeting
Wunderlich urges council to prioritize native wildflowers over traditional turfgrass lawns.
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May 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Columbus is gearing up for Earth Day 2025 with plans to plant over 13,000 trees, but funding challenges threaten the celebration!

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Columbus City Council secures funding for 13,000 trees for Earth Day 2025
Council confirms support for tree planting amid funding challenges for Earth Day 2025.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM