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As data centers spread in Pa., lawmakers are proposing guardrails. Community activists want a moratorium
News ClipPhillyVoice·Falls Township, Bucks County, PA

As data centers spread in Pa., lawmakers are proposing guardrails. Community activists want a moratorium

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing several bills to regulate data centers, introducing transparency measures for energy and water usage, and preventing construction costs from being passed to consumers. Meanwhile, community groups are actively demanding a three-year moratorium on new data center developments across the state due to concerns over energy bills, noise, and water pollution. The future of these proposed guardrails and the moratorium demand remains uncertain within the state legislature.

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AmazonNvidia
4/22/2026
Jackson City Council weighs pause on new data centers, delays vote
News ClipWAPT·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson City Council weighs pause on new data centers, delays vote

The Jackson City Council met to consider a proposed temporary moratorium on new data center development, but delayed a vote on the measure. The proposal aims to give leaders time to study the potential impacts on infrastructure, environmental factors, and public health before further expansion. Opponents are concerned about air and noise pollution, and strain on existing infrastructure like water quality.

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Amazon
4/22/2026
Judge Approves Amazon AI Data Center Construction in West Shreveport
News ClipNews Radio 710 KEEL·Shreveport, Caddo County, LA

Judge Approves Amazon AI Data Center Construction in West Shreveport

A judge has approved Amazon's plans to construct a large AI data center in West Shreveport, dismissing a legal challenge that sought to halt the project. The proposed facility faces significant community opposition due to its extensive water and electricity requirements, which critics argue will strain local resources and cause noise pollution.

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Amazon
4/21/2026
PA groups rally in Harrisburg against data centers, deportation
News ClipNorthcentralPA.com·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

PA groups rally in Harrisburg against data centers, deportation

Approximately 150 Pennsylvanians are rallying in Harrisburg to protest the tech industry's expansion of AI data centers, citing concerns about environmental impact, water usage, and privacy. They are advocating for a statewide three-year moratorium on hyperscale data center development and highlighting alleged ties between data centers and federal immigration surveillance.

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Amazon
4/21/2026
Duke Energy’s natural gas expansion near Amazon Data Center faces public hearing
News ClipWSOC TV·Hamlet, Richmond County, NC

Duke Energy’s natural gas expansion near Amazon Data Center faces public hearing

Duke Energy is proposing to expand its natural gas generation in Richmond County, North Carolina, by adding a 240-megawatt turbine near Hamlet. This expansion, which is moving forward with a virtual public hearing, is drawing attention due to its proximity to an under-construction $10 billion Amazon data center campus. Duke Energy has also requested a 15% rate increase in North Carolina to support new generation and grid upgrades driven by increasing demand, including from data centers.

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Amazon
4/21/2026
Data center legal challenge resolved without derailing project
News ClipThe Center Square·Shreveport, Caddo County, LA

Data center legal challenge resolved without derailing project

A legal challenge to a proposed multi-billion dollar data center in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been resolved. A Caddo District Court judge upheld the city's special-use permit, clearing the way for STACK Infrastructure and Amazon to proceed with the project. The resolution is expected to lead to significant investment and job creation in the region.

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Amazon
4/21/2026
Jackson councilman seeking temporary moratorium on data centers
News ClipWLBT·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson councilman seeking temporary moratorium on data centers

A Jackson councilman is proposing a temporary 183-day moratorium on new data center construction and expansion in the city. The measure aims to address potential strain on Jackson's critical infrastructure, including water and electricity systems, and mitigate environmental concerns. This proposal follows recent announcements of significant AWS data center investments in other parts of Mississippi.

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Amazon
4/20/2026
News ClipThe Clarion-Ledger·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson City Council considers limits on data centers amid state boom

The Jackson City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on new data center development and a regulatory framework for future projects. This initiative responds to a rapid expansion of data centers across Mississippi, which has raised concerns among residents about noise, pollution, and health impacts.

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xAIAmazonCompass Datacenters
4/20/2026
Want to resist a data center? These organizers share how they did it.
News ClipThe Real News Network·Memphis, Shelby County, TN

Want to resist a data center? These organizers share how they did it.

This article features a roundtable where organizers from Memphis, DeForest, and Tucson share strategies for resisting data center projects in their communities. They highlight concerns about noise, pollution, water, and electricity consumption, and discuss tactics like early community activation, public meetings, and building coalitions. The piece emphasizes the importance of local expertise and combating developer misinformation.

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xAIAmazon
4/20/2026
Potomac River Named Most Endangered in U.S. for 2026, Citing Data Center Growth and Water Demands
News ClipPotomac Local News·Loudoun County, VA

Potomac River Named Most Endangered in U.S. for 2026, Citing Data Center Growth and Water Demands

The Potomac River has been named the most endangered river in the U.S. for 2026, primarily due to rapid and uncontrolled data center expansion in its watershed and related water demands in Virginia. Environmental groups are calling for greater transparency, cumulative impact assessments, and better planning regarding data center water and electricity usage, especially in Loudoun and Prince William counties. While some legislation has passed to require water usage reporting, critics argue it does not go far enough to address the significant environmental strain.

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AmazonMicrosoftQTSIron Mountain
4/20/2026
The Fight Over Data Centers Next Door
News ClipSeattle Met·Quincy, Grant County, WA

The Fight Over Data Centers Next Door

Environmentalists and activists in Washington State are raising alarms over the increasing number of data centers, citing concerns about their significant electricity and water consumption, which could hinder the state's climate goals and strain utilities. State lawmakers attempted to regulate these facilities by proposing a bill to levy tariffs, require reporting, and eliminate tax breaks, but the main bill died, though a law partially removing the tax break was passed. Opposition groups are now working to build momentum for renewed legislative action next year.

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OpenAIMicrosoftAmazonGoogle
4/20/2026
Environmental panel present data center recommendations in Calvert
News ClipSoMdNews.com·Prince Frederick, Calvert County, MD

Environmental panel present data center recommendations in Calvert

The Calvert County Planning and Environmental Commissions met to discuss data center concerns after county commissioners rejected a moratorium. The environmental commission urged more thorough assessments due to potential impacts on wetlands, forests, and public health, citing existing site plan criteria as inadequate. Amazon Web Services is exploring a large data center complex in the county.

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Amazon
4/20/2026
‘The absolute edge of precedent’: FERC prepares to take on data centers
News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·DC

‘The absolute edge of precedent’: FERC prepares to take on data centers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), backed by the White House, is preparing a proposal to assert federal authority over how large electricity customers, particularly data centers, are integrated into the national power grid. This aims to accelerate AI infrastructure development and standardize grid interconnection, while also addressing the immense energy consumption of data centers and the allocation of costs for grid upgrades. The move is contentious, facing pushback from state regulators and public opposition over impacts on utility bills and local resources.

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MicrosoftAmazonGoogleMetaOpenAIxAIOracle
4/20/2026
Demand tsunami: Energy leaders foresee exponential need as Texas economy expands
News ClipFort Worth Report·Glen Rose, Somervell County, TX

Demand tsunami: Energy leaders foresee exponential need as Texas economy expands

Texas energy leaders anticipate an exponential increase in power demand over the next decade, driven by economic growth and data centers, necessitating diverse energy sources including nuclear. Amazon is reportedly planning to locate a data center at Vistra's Comanche Peak nuclear plant near Glen Rose to secure power. The discussion highlights the critical need for grid investment and innovative energy solutions to meet the state's future demands.

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Amazon
4/19/2026
Georgia’s hidden industry: Jobs, taxes and incentives: Who benefits?
News ClipThe Rome News-Tribune·Rome, Floyd County, GA

Georgia’s hidden industry: Jobs, taxes and incentives: Who benefits?

Data centers in Georgia are generating significant tax revenue but few jobs, sparking a debate over the effectiveness of tax incentives and their true benefit to local communities. The article highlights specific projects by Microsoft in Floyd County and Amazon in Newton County, along with concerns about rising electricity costs for residential customers. In Covington, a vote on a 100% homestead exemption is scheduled for November, directly attributed to data center revenue.

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MicrosoftAmazonMeta
4/19/2026
Calvert Environmental Commission Recommended Environmental Studies Before BOCC Moratorium Vote
News ClipThe BayNet·Prince Frederick, Calvert County, MD

Calvert Environmental Commission Recommended Environmental Studies Before BOCC Moratorium Vote

The Calvert County Environmental Commission recommended an immediate pause on data center permitting for environmental studies, prior to the Board of County Commissioners' moratorium vote. The commission argued that an environmental impact study was feasible for proposed sites, including Amazon's, due to detailed plans and the unique wetland ecosystem. Commissioners who voted against the moratorium had cited the lack of a formal site plan as a reason.

moratoriumenvironmentalgovernmentzoningwater
Amazon
4/18/2026