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2026-08-27 11:40:36

Louisiana data center secrecy sparks rural backlash

Louisiana residents discovered a $3.6 billion data center project was hidden behind NDAs, sparking distrust and backlash. While officials defend secrecy for negotiations, critics demand transparency, noting other parishes completed similar deals openly. read more

2026-08-26 15:40:06

Data Center Boom Revives Dilapidated Hotel Market

Data centers fuel U.S. hotel makeovers, with developers buying rundown resorts to house construction workers. Hotel sales rose 28% in 2026, revitalizing mid-tier properties like Austin's Hilton Garden Inn. read more

2026-08-08 09:40:03

Data Center Backlash Reshapes 2026 Election Battlegrounds

Data centers spark bipartisan voter backlash ahead of midterms, with candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Francesca Hong backing moratoriums over AI infrastructure concerns, citing energy costs and community impacts. read more

2026-07-28 22:00:27

Democrat turns data center anger into campaign ad

Democrat Paige Cognetti's new TV ad in Pennsylvania opposes AI data centers, declaring "we are not for sale." The Scranton mayor challenges Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, tapping into local outrage over secrecy, tax breaks, and rising electricity costs from the facilities. read more

2026-07-24 14:10:08

Trumps data center pledge called empty promise

Trump’s voluntary data center pledge to fund energy infrastructure faces skepticism as critics call it a "pinky promise" lacking enforcement, failing to address rising utility costs from overloaded grids. read more

2026-07-23 13:40:03

Texas Republicans Rebel Against Abbott Over AI Data Centers

Texas Republicans criticize Gov. Greg Abbott over AI data centers, fearing high bills, water loss, and farmland destruction. Democrat Gina Hinojosa capitalizes on the backlash, calling for regulations. The issue fractures Abbott's rural base ahead of the governor's race. read more

2026-06-23 17:10:04

Trump unveils $17.5B loan for 10 new nuclear reactors

The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to build 10 new nuclear reactors, aiming to meet surging power demand from data centers. Construction could start by 2030, with operations in the mid-2030s. read more

2026-06-23 15:10:05

40 Global Mayors Sign Pact for Sustainable Data Centers

Forty global mayors signed a pact for sustainable urban data centers, addressing energy, water, and land concerns. Half are U.S. mayors. The initiative promotes clean energy, community engagement, and site selection to balance digital growth with climate goals. read more

2026-06-23 12:50:10

40 Mayors Sign Pact for Sustainable Data Centers

Forty mayors worldwide signed a pact to guide sustainable urban data center development, focusing on clean energy, water conservation, and community engagement. The C40 Cities initiative aims to balance tech growth with climate goals and local resources. read more

2026-06-10 20:40:04

Tech elite blame China for data center opposition

Tech elites claim China funds local opposition to U.S. data centers, lacking evidence. OpenAI found limited Chinese influence with banned accounts. Independent researchers see no coordinated campaign. Public opposition remains strong, with 71% opposing data centers. read more

2026-06-08 16:40:03

Data center boom threatens US communities with health risks

The US hosts over 4,000 data centers, projected to consume 12% of electricity by 2028. They endanger communities through air/water/noise pollution, land use changes, and rising energy costs. Health risks include respiratory issues, sleep disruption, and financial strain on low-income families. read more

2026-05-02 12:10:06

Unions become unlikely allies of tech giants

Building trades unions now ally with tech giants on AI data centers, providing unionized labor while countering community opposition. They recruit apprentices amid explosive demand, echoing national security arguments for AI superiority. read more

2026-04-23 22:10:06

Maine Poised for First US Data Center Moratorium

Maine may become the first US state to enact a statewide pause on data center construction. Governor Mills will decide on the bill, which aims to address energy and environmental concerns. read more

2026-04-20 10:30:44

Data Centers Become Political Powder Keg Ahead of Midterms

The AI-driven data center boom brings economic benefits but faces local opposition over environmental and utility costs. This has become a key political issue, with voters pressuring officials and states reconsidering tax incentives ahead of midterms. read more

2026-04-15 18:10:09

Maine Halts New Data Centers in National First

Maine passes the nation's first statewide moratorium on new, large data centers for over a year. The move addresses community concerns over energy use, water needs, and economic tradeoffs, reflecting growing political opposition to such facilities. read more

2026-03-11 14:50:05

Virginia Debates Ending Data Center Tax Breaks

Virginia senators voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers, requiring a 5.3% sales tax. Opponents warn it could halt industry investment, while supporters cite budget needs and national pushback on such incentives. read more

2025-01-25 15:10:03

Tech Giants Seek Direct Power Plant Connections, Raising Fairness Concerns

Big Tech aims to connect data centers directly to power plants to address rising electricity demands. Utilities argue that this privileges big users over others and raises fairness concerns. Federal regulators are deliberating the impact and future of such agreements. read more

2024-06-03 11:40:10

Michigan's proposed legislation aims to attract tech data centers, but opponents fear it would jeopardize climate goals, raise electric rates, and strain water usage. Big tech companies lobby for bill approval. Data centers emerge as a threat to environmental goals nationwide. read more