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60+ groups just called on N.J. governor to immediately pause all AI data center projects
A coalition of over 60 advocacy groups is demanding that the New Jersey governor immediately pause all AI data center projects, highlighting growing environmental and energy concerns.
Policy Opposition
— NJ.com
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Microsoft in Talks With Chevron, Engine No. 1 Over $7 Billion Texas Power Plant
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with Chevron and Engine No. 1 regarding a massive $7 billion power plant project in Texas to support its growing data center energy needs.
Power & Energy Texas
— EnergyNow.com
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‘We’re gonna get sued.’ Texas county passes 1-year data center construction ban.
A Texas county has officially passed a one-year moratorium on all new data center construction despite acknowledging the high likelihood of facing lawsuits from developers.
Policy Texas
— Politico
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This is how many communities are fighting data center developments
A report detailing how a growing number of communities are actively fighting and pushing back against new data center developments across the country.
Policy Opposition
— Deseret News
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Amid critics, 'quiet' deals, has Ohio flipped on data centers?
An analysis of shifting public and political sentiment toward data center developments in Ohio amid growing community criticism and concerns over 'quiet deals'.
Policy Opposition Ohio
— Massillon Independent
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Why Eversource is resisting surging interest in data centers coming to Connecticut
Utility provider Eversource is resisting the surging interest in developing data centers in Connecticut, highlighting grid capacity and power supply concerns.
Power & Energy Opposition
— UnionLeader.com
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Residents rally against data centers in Hillsboro: 'This is not okay'
Local residents in Hillsboro, Oregon, are holding rallies to strongly oppose the development of new data centers in their community, citing noise, power, and environmental concerns.
Policy Opposition Oregon
— KGW
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The AI Data Center Backlash Is Growing. Kevin O’Leary’s $1 Billion Stratos Project Reveals Why
Exploring the growing backlash against AI data centers, this piece examines Kevin O'Leary's $1 billion Stratos project to highlight escalating community and environmental pushback.
Policy Controversy
— AOL.com
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Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion lease for AI data center campus in Nueces County
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 signs a massive $9.8 billion lease agreement to develop a major AI data center campus in Nueces County, Texas.
New Builds Texas
— KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
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North America’s power grid watchdog warns data centers are putting pressure on power supply
North America's power grid watchdog, NERC, warns that the rapid proliferation of power-hungry data centers is putting severe pressure on the region's electricity supply and grid stability.
Power & Energy
— MSN
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This Nevada city is the first to pause new data centers
A city in Nevada has become the first in the state to enact a temporary pause on new data center developments to evaluate their impact on local resources and the community.
Policy Nevada
— Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Most Americans Oppose AI Data Centers In Their Communities, New Poll Shows
A new poll indicates that the majority of Americans oppose the development of AI data centers in their local communities, signaling widespread and industry-impacting pushback.
Market Opposition
— AOL.com
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AI Data Centers Are Driving Nuclear’s Next Commercial Test
The rising power demands of AI data centers are driving the next commercial test for nuclear energy as the industry seeks massive, sustainable base-load generation.
Power & Energy
— Data Center Frontier
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‘They asked us to come,’ Kevin O’Leary tells Tucker Carlson of massive Utah data center plan
Kevin O'Leary discusses a massive data center plan for Utah, claiming local officials actively courted the development for the region.
New Builds
— The Salt Lake Tribune
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North Coventry is considering new data center rules after outcry killed a proposal. Other Chesco townships are doing the same
Following public outcry that killed a proposed project, North Coventry and other townships in Chester County, Pennsylvania, are considering new data center zoning rules.
Policy
— MSN
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AI's giant resource demands drive need for model legislation | Opinion
An opinion piece arguing that the immense energy and water resource demands of modern AI data centers require immediate model legislation to properly regulate the industry.
Policy
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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