Opposition to Data Centers Could Sway U.S. Midterm Elections

Source: Yahoo News - Top HeadlinesOpposition to data centers, an issue barely on anyone's radar in the 2024 election, has now united American voters across the political spectrum. According to a May Gallup poll, more than 70% of Americans are opposed to AI data center construction in their local area. Data centers—facilities that store, process, and distribute digital data—use massive amounts of water and electricity, raising concerns about local utility rate hikes and pollution.