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Data Center Boom Sparks $44B Spending Amid Environmental Concerns

12/15/2025

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Data center expansion in the United States has driven a record $44 billion in spending this year, benefiting construction and design firms.
More than 230 environmental and community groups are calling for a national moratorium due to rising energy demands.
Critics say data centers are powered largely by fossil fuels, contributing to pollution and higher electricity rates.
U.S. President Donald Trump advocates continued development, citing national security and economic imperatives.

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Data center expansion in the United States has driven a record $44 billion in spending this year, benefiting construction and design firms.
More than 230 environmental and community groups are calling for a national moratorium due to rising energy demands.
Critics say data centers are powered largely by fossil fuels, contributing to pollution and higher electricity rates.
U.S. President Donald Trump advocates continued development, citing national security and economic imperatives.