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2026-05-10 · 9 top stories
'The data center backlash isn't close to peaking': Graph shows project cancellations are at an all-time high
Data center project cancellations have hit an all-time high amidst growing industry backlash. The data underscores massive industry-wide headwinds related to power availability and community resistance.
Cancellations Cancellation — Yahoo News Australia
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Utah residents are actively protesting a massive, Kevin O'Leary-backed AI data center. The significant pushback demonstrates the growing community opposition to the power and resource demands of AI infrastructure.
New Builds Opposition — CNN
AI data centres are popping up in the Toronto area. Experts say electricity prices could rise as a result
The rapid proliferation of AI data centers in the Greater Toronto Area is raising concerns among experts that increased power demand could drive up electricity prices for consumers.
Power & Energy Controversy Ontario — Toronto Star
Chatham County faces lawsuit over data center moratorium
Chatham County, North Carolina, is facing a lawsuit over its recently implemented data center development moratorium, reflecting intensifying legal battles between developers and local municipalities attempting to curb rapid expansion.
Policy Controversy N. Carolina — The North State Journal
News | Emerging data centre market's need for water becoming a growing concern in Alberta
High water consumption by the emerging data center market is becoming a growing concern in Alberta, highlighting sustainability and resource availability challenges.
Cooling Controversy Alberta — CoStar
$9.8 billion AI data center lease expands Hut 8’s (HUT) contracted capacity pipeline
Digital infrastructure operator Hut 8 has significantly expanded its contracted capacity pipeline following a massive $9.8 billion AI data center lease agreement.
Deals — MSN
Canada is ‘closely monitoring’ new warning over AI electricity grid strain
The Canadian federal government is closely monitoring new warnings regarding the significant electricity grid strain caused by the rapid, energy-intensive expansion of AI data centers.
Power & Energy — Global News
Iren Just Landed a Data Center Deal With Nvidia. Its Stock Is Soaring.
Iris Energy (Iren) stock surged following the announcement of a new data center agreement with AI giant Nvidia, reflecting high market enthusiasm for AI infrastructure plays.
AI Infra — AOL.com
250 + onshore wind projects stalled as Pentagon freezes permitting
The Pentagon has frozen permitting for over 250 onshore wind projects. While not directly about data centers, the stall of critical renewable energy infrastructure heavily impacts developers' sustainability and power procurement plans.
Policy — Canary Media
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