Utah approved a massive $100 billion datacenter in Box Elder County on May 4 that would consume more electricity than the entire state currently uses and draw heavily on water in a drought region. Multiple environmental groups and residents have objected to the project, with scientists warning the facility could create a devastating heat island effect threatening the Great Salt Lake. The project is backed by Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful'), who has dismissed criticism as potentially Chinese-funded misinformation. The approval moves forward despite these concerns, setting up a likely legal and political battle over water and energy resources in the coming months.