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70% Oppose Data Centers; Politicians Push Federal Moratorium

5/27/2026

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Residents in multiple U.S. states are opposing new data center construction.
Seven in ten Americans oppose a data center in their community, while nearly half view AI negatively.
Opponents cite high electricity costs, massive water use, and potential pollution as reasons.
Maine Rep. Melanie Sachs argues data centers create few jobs, prompting Democratic candidates to use the opposition as a litmus test and some to support a federal moratorium.

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Story summary

Residents in multiple U.S. states are opposing new data center construction.
Seven in ten Americans oppose a data center in their community, while nearly half view AI negatively.
Opponents cite high electricity costs, massive water use, and potential pollution as reasons.
Maine Rep. Melanie Sachs argues data centers create few jobs, prompting Democratic candidates to use the opposition as a litmus test and some to support a federal moratorium.