Data Center Bans Surge at Local Level Nationwide

A grassroots push against massive data centers gains steam as dozens of U.S. municipalities impose temporary construction bans, driven by skyrocketing electricity costs, water guzzling, and environmental strain on local communities. State-level moratorium bills in 11 states like Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Vermont stall in legislatures, with none passing their originating chambers despite bipartisan worries over energy demands and AI hype. Read more about this...