Erika Cook a poses for a photo at her property near the proposed data center development called "Project Hazelnut" in Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 2026. Eagle Rock Resort has hundreds of comfortable homes scattered through the woods, two golf courses, swimming pools, an equestrian center and even a few ski slopes for the winter. On his terrace overlooking the forest in eastern Pennsylvania, resident Ed Negra lays out four letters. All are from a developer promising a $10,000 check to each household once its data center is running. "I call it a bribe," says the American retiree. A part of Cook's land is now the target of an eminent domain proceeding to make room for a huge transmission tower that will serve the data center. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / AFP via Getty Images)