Grassroots Resistance to Data Centers Rises in Pennsylvania

Grassroots opposition is growing against plans to build over 50 data centers across Pennsylvania, driven by concerns about the industry's high electricity demands, heavy water consumption, and industrialization of rural areas. Community groups, environmental activists, and state lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to try to stop or delay the data center buildout. The opponents have scored some victories, such as the Montour County commissioners denying a proposed rezoning for a data center. State legislators are also proposing moratoriums and new regulations for the industry.