The article discusses the growing local opposition to data centers in the U.S., highlighting their significant electricity and water consumption, as well as the increasing activism aimed at halting their expansion. A report by Data Center Watch reveals over 140 activist groups opposing data center developments across 24 states. This resistance is bipartisan, affecting both political parties. Issues such as noise, resource use, and the influence on property values have made data centers targets in the broader debate on large-scale developments. The situation is notably impacting political dynamics at local levels, particularly in Virginia.
"From noise and water usage to power demands and property values, server farms have become a new target in the broader backlash against large-scale development."
"The rapid growth in the number of data centers across the US has seen a corresponding rise in local pushback against them."
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