New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone photos reveal 62 gas generators

New Jersey has imposed a $1.1 million fine on a data center after drone photographs revealed the presence of 62 gas generators. Despite the significant fine, local residents remain concerned that such penalties will not sufficiently address the pollution caused by billionaires' data centers. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between data center operations and environmental impacts in the region.

Originally published by arstechnica