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Data center opposition unites Americans across political divide
Original: Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes
Opposition to data center construction is emerging as an issue that brings together Americans from across the political spectrum, according to a 60 Minutes report. Residents of different political persuasions are pushing back against projects in their communities, citing concerns about noise, water use, strain on the power grid and the impact on farmland and neighborhoods.
Why now: Concerns over the rapid expansion of data centers to power AI are resonating with both conservative and liberal communities facing proposed projects.
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- Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes · 60 Minutes · 1.7M
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