Published August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET · Updated August 11, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Data center boom sparks NIMBY backlash across states
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Communities across multiple states are pushing back against the rapid construction of data centers. The opposition is growing as residents raise concerns about the local impact of the facilities.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Instapundit.
