NYT
Big Tech Is Now Targeting Native American Land for Massive Data Centers
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Tech companies are planning to build data centers on or near Native American lands. The projects require approval from tribal governments and federal agencies that oversee such lands. Tribal leaders have raised concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, and whether development agreements adequately protect tribal sovereignty and resources.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/us/data-centers-native-american-tribes.html
