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Why U.S. Data Centers Face Growing Community Backlash

Scale of the Data Center Boom In April 2024, U.S. data‑center construction spending crossed the $50 billion threshold for the first time. The milestone is striking because it outpaced public‑transportation capital projects, a sector traditionally viewed as a public good. - Key figures: - $50 B+ spent on new facilities in a single month. - More than 75 projects—valued at $130 B—were delayed, blocked, or cancelled in Q1 2026, according to Data Center Watch. - Geographic spread: Projects are popping up in the Southeast (Georgia, Tennessee), the Mountain West (Wyoming), and the...

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