Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
📍 Where it landed
The surge in opposition persisted, with 59 % of Americans reported as opposing AI data centers and $130 billion in delays and cancellations recorded in Q1 2026, while developers pushed back and litigation against the data‑center boom expanded. Coverage concluded with the debate still active and no definitive resolution reported.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says WHYY · 67d ago broke it first
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