Grassroots resistance blocks $68 billion in AI data center projects during second quarter
Grassroots resistance blocks $68 billion in AI data center projects during second quarter At least 45 U.S.
Grassroots resistance blocks $68 billion in AI data center projects during second quarter At least 45 U.S. data center projects worth $68 billion were blocked or delayed from April to June 2026.
Opposition groups now number 843 across 49 states, with Hawaii the only exception. Roughly 30 statehouses introduced legislation addressing data center siting, water, power and infrastructure costs.
First reported by Naturalnews.com.
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