Country legend Willie Nelson, 93, warned of light pollution and water theft threatening his hometown of Abbott
Willie Nelson urged Americans to think again when it comes to building the future.
Nelson, 93, encouraged followers to “fight against data centers invading our land” in a social media plea shared Tuesday.
The country music legend reflected on being able to see “stars at night” in his Texas hometown, but that light pollution and “water thieving” were imminent in a looming industrial climate.
“I grew up in Abbott, and I still have a home there with farmed land where I can still see stars at night,” Nelson told his followers.
“And now our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land.
“The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter).”
The “On the Road Again” singer noted how “the strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints.”