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Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America

Rural communities in states like Wyoming, Maine, and Montana are organizing opposition to data center developments due to concerns over water usage, rising electricity costs, and lack of transparency. Wyoming's Cheyenne Area Landowners Coalition is actively engaging local utilities, while Maine's Senate is considering a proposed 18-month statewide moratorium. A Montana legislator is also pushing for a development pause.