Montana County Seeks Pause on AI Data Centers After Property Owner Withdraws Support

A proposed artificial intelligence data center in western Montana has stalled before construction could begin after the property owner withdrew his signature from a required land-use application on July 6, a move that comes amid growing environmental concerns and public opposition over the rapid…

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 11:24 AM PT · 1 article

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21h Inside Climate News Montana County Seeks Pause on AI Data Centers After Property Owner Withdraws Support — A proposed artificial intelligence data center in western Montana has stalled before construction could begin after the property owner withdrew his signature…

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missoulacounty.gov Public Meetings

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montanafreepress.org Property owner of proposed Bonner data center backs out

rochsent.com Bonner Data Center 'will not move forward' after property owner removes approval | National | rochsent.com

kxlf.com Proposed Bonner AI data center now dead in the water after property owner removes signature on application

bozemandailychronicle.com Property owner of proposed Bonner data center backs out | News | bozemandailychronicle.com

insidenova.com Bonner Data Center 'will not move forward' after property owner removes approval | National | insidenova.com

Appeared in: 2026-07-10 (#20)

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