Also, Oklahoma is near the bottom in school system rankings. So where are the workers coming from?
Investing in the future would look like investing in schools and workforce development to employ local people and develop local economies.
But hedging for the bubble to burst would look like bringing in trained workers from other places, who have no connection to the communities or the land.
Based on your analysis here, I’d be extremely surprised if Google was in talks with the local school systems or Indigenous peoples.
On the money. This is the type of behavior that ruins small communities, and no corporation is ever held accountable. Regulation at the front is the only option to ensure that these communities can survive and thrive when corporate powers move in to take advantage of their resources.
I do wonder, how well will a solar factory do it tornado alley? Are there safety nets in place for tornadoes or is this yet another oversight?
That’s a good point. I did touch briefly on wind damage in the essay, but your comment really amplifies it. If the build can’t survive the weather where it stands, it isn’t infrastructure, it’s just poor planning.
I’m sure they did at least some reconnaissance on this, but it still feels more like a hedge than a commitment.
Also, Oklahoma is near the bottom in school system rankings. So where are the workers coming from?
Investing in the future would look like investing in schools and workforce development to employ local people and develop local economies.
But hedging for the bubble to burst would look like bringing in trained workers from other places, who have no connection to the communities or the land.
Based on your analysis here, I’d be extremely surprised if Google was in talks with the local school systems or Indigenous peoples.
On the money. This is the type of behavior that ruins small communities, and no corporation is ever held accountable. Regulation at the front is the only option to ensure that these communities can survive and thrive when corporate powers move in to take advantage of their resources.
I do wonder, how well will a solar factory do it tornado alley? Are there safety nets in place for tornadoes or is this yet another oversight?
That’s a good point. I did touch briefly on wind damage in the essay, but your comment really amplifies it. If the build can’t survive the weather where it stands, it isn’t infrastructure, it’s just poor planning.
I’m sure they did at least some reconnaissance on this, but it still feels more like a hedge than a commitment.