Opposition to data centers unifies diverse groups in California
News ClipMaven's Notebook·CA·8/28/2026
This article provides commentary from the California Water Impact Network, highlighting how opposition to data center development is becoming a unifying issue that transcends traditional political divides. The network emphasizes the broad consensus forming against data centers. As an environmental and water impact organization, the article implies concerns related to water usage and environmental impact, which are common drivers of data center opposition.
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