Water Conservation
Utah's leaders are promoting the state as a data center hub while pledging to restore the shrinking Great Salt Lake, raising questions about water use in a drought-prone region. Governor Spencer Cox insists most facilities do not consume much water, but new legislation aims to increase transparency on their consumption. Environmental advocates and lawmakers call for better oversight to balance economic growth with conservation efforts.
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The Environment and Land Court in Ol Kalou has banned planting eucalyptus trees within 30 meters of water sources. Judge Mugo Kamau has ordered the National Assembly to enact regulating laws within 12 months. In the interim, the court has issued temporary guidelines to manage such planting.