Investigation Exposes Massive New Jersey Data Center Operating Army of Polluting Generators Without Permits

Investigation Exposes Massive New Jersey Data Center Operating Army of Polluting Generators Without Permits

Investigative report reveals DataOne AI data center in NJ operating unpermitted gas generators near schools, emitting harmful pollution.

Microsoft-Backed New Jersey AI Datacenter Accused of Running Dozens of Unpermitted Generators

A sprawling AI datacenter complex in Vineland, New Jersey — set to become one of the largest on the East Coast — is facing accusations of violating federal environmental law after a drone investigation revealed it was running dozens of gas-powered generators without proper permits. Thermal imaging captured last week by investigative outlet Floodlight showed the partially built DataOne facility operating at least 45 of its 62 onsite generators. T…

Community and environmental groups demand Microsoft cease operations at New Jersey AI data center after investigation alleges use of illegal, polluting gas generators

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Microsoft Demanded to Halt NJ AI Data Center Running 45 Unpermitted Gas Generators

Stand.earth and allied community groups say the $17.4B Nebius compute deal is no excuse for running illegal, polluting generators in an overburdened South Jersey community.Key takeawaysA Floodlight thermal drone investigation found at least 45 of 62 gas generators operating without air permits at the DataOne facility in Vineland, NJ, a situation the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection confirmed and has not yet enforced against.The …