About 7 in 10 Americans oppose new facilities near their homes.
The Washington Post reports that data centers now draw bipartisan opposition. About 7 in 10 Americans said they would oppose a data center built near them. This public resistance is prompting lawmakers to introduce bills restricting such projects. The outlet states that legislation is appearing at a record pace in statehouses as local concerns shape proposals aimed at major tech companies.
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About 7 in 10 Americans oppose new facilities near their homes.
The Washington Post reports that data centers now draw bipartisan opposition. About 7 in 10 Americans said they would oppose a data center built near them. This public resistance is prompting lawmakers to introduce bills restricting such projects. The outlet states that legislation is appearing at a record pace in statehouses as local concerns shape proposals aimed at major tech companies.
The Washington Post@washingtonpostData centers are now a rare issue uniting Americans of both parties in their opposition. About 7 in 10 Americans said they would oppose a data center being built near them. Here’s how public opinion is influencing legislative actions: https://wapo.st/4xAYiZp
The Washington Post@washingtonpostData centers are now a rare issue uniting Americans of both parties in their opposition. About 7 in 10 Americans said they would oppose a data center being built near them. Here’s how public opinion is influencing legislative actions: https://wapo.st/4xAYiZp
