Each day, the residents of Hobart, Indiana, and the surrounding regions face the harsh reality of relying on bottled water for daily use. Our tap water is brown, rustic, and frankly, unusable. Now, Amazon plans to construct a data center in Hobart, threatening to further degrade our precious resources and quality of life.

We cannot allow the construction of this data center without considering the dire environmental implications. Data centers are notorious for their high water and electricity consumption. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers consume roughly 2% of the country's total electricity supply, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. They also require substantial amounts of water for cooling systems, adding further strain to already compromised local water supplies.

Hobart and nearby areas are not equipped to handle additional environmental stress. We deserve clean, uncontaminated water and air that does not threaten our health or our children’s future. Allowing Amazon’s data center will only exacerbate our current struggles.

We advocate for a halt on both this project and future proposals in the region until thorough environmental impact assessments are conducted. We urge local leaders and policymakers to explore alternative solutions that prioritize sustainable development without compromising our community’s needs.

Join us in safeguarding our environment and ensuring a healthier future for all residents of Hobart. Stand with us to demand that the construction of Amazon's Data Center in Hobart stops immediately and consider the irreversible impact it could have on our community.

We need your support. Sign this petition to prevent further environmental degradation and protect the well-being of our community today.