Opponents of the data center plan say it could have disruptive noise and pollution impacts on sensitive zoo animals.
A group of activists including pop and country music stars are protesting a proposed 69,220-square-foot data center right next to the Nashville Zoo, a project that they say would imperil the zoo, reports Sara McGiff in Daily Mail.
"Critics - including Nashville Zoo CEO Rick Schwartz - argue the facility could threaten the zoo's 3,000 animals, particularly sensitive species such as its clouded leopards, which are highly susceptible to noise and light disruption." While the developer told the Daily Mail that they reached out to zoo leadership, Schwartz said the zoo has not worked with them.
Musicians Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Jack White, Margo Price and others expressed opposition to the data center, urging their fans to sign a petition that has gathered close to 380,000 signatures as of June 10.
FULL STORY: Country music stars lead the charge against a huge data center that would ruin beloved Nashville zoo
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