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Data Center Expansion Sparks Local Backlash Across U.S.
10/14/2025
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- Data centers are expanding in the United States to meet demand for artificial intelligence.
- In Franklin, Indiana, residents oppose a proposed Google data center due to fears of water and electricity use.
- Similar concerns have emerged in Georgia and Arizona, where local resources are strained by data centers.
- Duke Energy plans to build gas-fired plants to support these facilities, drawing criticism over costs and pollution.
