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Across the US, 70% oppose AI data centers as backlash grows over water, power, and noise
Some of the largest use up to 5 million gallons per day — "the equivalent to the water used by 50,000 people per day." ...
National day of protest against data centers on July 18—map, list of cities
Over 4,000 data centers have been built in the U.S., but a May poll found 7 in 10 Americans oppose having one in their community.
Thousands in US expected to protest against ICE, datacenters and voter suppression this weekend
Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm elections ...
PC Magazine
Anger Over Data Centers Ramps Up With Nationwide Protests Across the US
Backlash against the massive buildout of AI data centers hit a new peak last weekend with 142 protests across 42 states, Reuters reports. Pushback against AI and data center construction ...
USA Today
Data center protests planned for July 18: What to know in Michigan
A nationwide day of protest against AI data centers is scheduled for Saturday, July 18. Demonstrations are planned in more than 50 cities across 22 states. In Michigan, a protest is planned ...
What to know about upcoming national day of protest against data centers
A conservative group is planning nationwide protests challenging data centers set to take place later this month, as debate grows about how they are expanding in the United States. Humans First is ...
Ars Technica
$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year
It’s clear that communities now have an effective playbook to block data center construction. This week, researchers flagged the first quarter of 2026 as producing the “most blocked and delayed ...
US data centre protests go national as backlash grows
A coordinated national protest against AI infrastructure buildout highlights growing data centre opposition across the United States. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.