Iron Mountain is launching a 150,000 square foot AI-ready data center in Miami's Westview neighborhood. While the company claims the facility will operate on carbon-free energy, local residents and experts are raising concerns about the project's actual environmental footprint. Beyond carbon emissions, the project highlights the tension between AI infrastructure growth and local resource management. Key concerns include increased water consumption and the risk of rising utility rates for nearby residents as the grid is upgraded to meet high power demands.
