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Brockovich Launches AI Data Center Map, Halts $64 B Projects

5/27/2026

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Erin Brockovich launched brockovichdatacenter.com to collect U.S. AI data center reports.
The site now shows over 2,716 community submissions, most of which come from Texas.
Its map lists more than 4,200 AI data centers and flags water use, electricity demand, e-waste and noise as top concerns.
Local opposition groups have halted $18 billion of projects and delayed another $46 billion, showing bipartisan resistance.

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Story summary

Erin Brockovich launched brockovichdatacenter.com to collect U.S. AI data center reports.
The site now shows over 2,716 community submissions, most of which come from Texas.
Its map lists more than 4,200 AI data centers and flags water use, electricity demand, e-waste and noise as top concerns.
Local opposition groups have halted $18 billion of projects and delayed another $46 billion, showing bipartisan resistance.