Two Southern Arizona data centers move forward — so do fights over power, water and growth

After Marana approved rezoning for a new data center Tuesday night, and Pima County closed on the land sale for Project Blue ...

Rural backlash grows against massive AI data centers

Rural communities nationwide are fighting massive AI data centers over land use, water, power costs and secret deals with ...
Idaho Business Review

The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape

Communities nationwide are pushing back against massive AI data centers, citing rising power costs, water use, secrecy and ...
The Baltimore Sun

‘Not a red-blue issue’: Data center impact study bill, vetoed by Moore, sees new bipartisan push

At the end of Maryland’s legislative session earlier this year, Gov. Wes Moore vetoed some 29 bills, looking to shave off extra costs as the state faced budget constraints. Just six months later, a ...
Reuters

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

Residents fear data centers will raise utility bills and strain resources Local opposition unites farmers, environmentalists and homeowners across party lines Pennsylvania utilities project sharp rise ...