Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition - Los Angeles Times

Communities across the U.S. are increasingly opposing the rapid growth of data centers, as tech companies and developers look to build ever-larger facilities to power AI and cloud computing. Local residents are concerned about issues like energy and water usage, environmental impacts, and loss of open space. Many municipal boards are struggling to determine if these data centers fit their zoning frameworks, leading to battles and legal challenges on both sides. Some key examples highlighted include projects in Spring City, PA; Matthews, NC; and Hermantown, MN that have faced stiff community opposition and been delayed or rejected despite support from state and local officials.