BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Residents and community advocates gathered outside Birmingham City Hall Tuesday morning to protest proposed large-scale data center developments in the Birmingham area, raising concerns over environmental impacts, infrastructure strain and a lack of regulatory oversight.
The rally focused on the proposed Nebius AI factory planned along Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham. Protesters said they are worried the projects could affect nearby neighborhoods, schools, natural resources and local infrastructure…