Utah Tightens Ground Rules for Hex Data Center Backed by O’Leary

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order raising the bar for data-center development, laying out eight principles to protect water resources, air quality, wildlife, utility rates, and public comment as the state reviews the 40,000-acre Stratos Project backed by Kevin O’Leary; opponents cite environmental, noise and traffic concerns, while supporters say it will bring jobs and economic growth, and O’Leary has defended the project amid political controversy ahead of midterms.