Amazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meeting to Demand Limits on Data Centers
Amazon employees have publicly called for regulations on data centers during a Seattle city council meeting. They argue that the unchecked development of these facilities poses risks to the environment and local economy. This marks a significant moment in the protest movement against data center construction in the U.S.
- ▪Two Amazon employees urged local officials to regulate data center projects in Seattle.
- ▪They highlighted concerns about the environmental impact and safety risks associated with data centers.
- ▪The employees are part of a group advocating for climate justice and better oversight of tech companies.
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Paresh DaveBusinessJun 3, 2026 2:07 PMAmazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meeting to Demand Limits on Data CentersActivists say it’s the first time big tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects.Photograph: Jason Redmond/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyTwo Amazon employees on Wednesday publicly called for regulations on new data centers, telling elected officials in Seattle that unchecked development of the sharply disputed nerve centers of AI threatens the region’s environment, economy, and safety.“Local governments, in collaboration with community stakeholders, should be setting the terms for data center buildout,” Amazon senior software engineer Liesl Wigand said at a city hearing.
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