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News ClipHartford Courant·CT

Data centers, urban heat, and AI growth: CT experts weigh in, including pushback

AI growth is driving significant data center expansion, leading to increased community pushback due to environmental concerns such as urban heat, water consumption, and electricity grid strain. Experts from Yale weigh in on the complex trade-offs, highlighting the need for careful policy and sustainable solutions to mitigate impacts. Cities like Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle are considering municipal restrictions.

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7/18/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Express-News·TX

Opinion: Texas data center growth should use developer-funded power solutions$

An opinion piece advocates that data center owners in Texas should build their own power plants to avoid burdening taxpayers. The author highlights enhanced geothermal systems, including those developed in Houston, as a viable energy solution for new data center developments across the state.

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7/18/2026

News ClipNews and Sentinel·Dover, Tuscarawas County, OH

Environmental concerns regarding data center expansion in Ohio

An opinion piece highlights the extensive environmental concerns surrounding data center expansion in Ohio, including noise, water usage, air pollution, and the impact on land use. It criticizes the rapid growth as driven by greed, connecting it to fracking leases and increased demand from cryptocurrency and AI computing. The author warns against uncontrolled expansion and calls for a halt to current trends.

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7/18/2026

News ClipWAVE News·Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Louisville data center opponents rally at Metro Hall, push for stronger regulations

Opponents of a hyperscale data center under construction in southwest Louisville rallied at Metro Hall, demanding a halt to the project and a ban on future developments. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has proposed new regulations that would ban all new hyperscale data centers and strengthen environmental protections.

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7/18/2026

News Clipthealpenanews.com·NY

In defense of data centers

New York has enacted the first state-level moratorium on data centers in the U.S., prompting debate over economic development versus environmental concerns. The author argues that fears surrounding data centers' impact on power and water are largely exaggerated and that such facilities offer significant economic benefits like jobs and tax revenue.

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7/18/2026

News Clip2:17FOX54 News Huntsville·AL

A closer look at the impact of data centers

The rapid growth of data centers, driven by AI and cloud computing, is raising concerns in the Tennessee Valley. While they offer economic benefits, residents and environmental advocates highlight potential long-term impacts on shared resources like water and power, pushing local and state governments to proactively plan for their development and regulation. TVA is also evaluating its rate structures to ensure data centers pay their fair share.

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7/18/2026

News ClipTimes Republican·Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA

P&Z Commission kicks off discussion on timeline for data center rules and regulations project

The Marshalltown Planning & Zoning Commission has begun discussions to establish a timeline for developing new data center rules and regulations, following the city council's vote to implement a four-month moratorium. The process will involve public input, work sessions, and community roundtables, with a formal resolution for the moratorium expected on July 27. Key areas of concern for the new regulations include water and electricity usage, as well as noise guidelines, which are not specifically addressed in the current zoning code for data centers.

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7/18/2026

News ClipWBHM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Court hearing in case challenging Birmingham data center to resume next month

A court hearing in Jefferson County, Alabama, is set to resume next month in a lawsuit challenging the city of Birmingham's permitting of a hyperscale data center by Nebius and Hoar Construction. Residents Rob and Gail Sansome allege the city illegally permitted the project, violating zoning ordinances and causing harm from construction noise and vibrations. The lawsuit also questions the validity of permits issued before a temporary moratorium and new regulations were enacted, with the city contending the project is exempt.

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7/18/2026

News Clip3:13KTVB·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello council upholds denial of proposed AI data center after packed meeting

The Pocatello City Council voted to uphold the denial of a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments following a packed public meeting. Concerns included water usage, power, and air quality, with the developer planning to pursue judicial review if denied again. The decision was not unanimous, with one council member warning of potential legal challenges.

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7/18/2026

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg residents protest Valara Holdings data center on national day of action

Residents in Spartanburg, SC, protested a Valara Holdings data center project over concerns about air pollution from proposed natural gas turbines and its location in a densely populated area. The protest was part of a "National Day of Action" against data centers, while the Spartanburg County Council is scheduled to vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center applications.

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7/18/2026

News Clip1:03Amplified Voices TV·NY

New York Leads Growing Pushback Against Data Centers | AURN News

New York has enacted a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, becoming the first state to do so. This decision stems from increasing concerns regarding energy consumption, water usage, and potential community impacts. The move reflects a broader trend of growing community opposition to large-scale data center projects across the country.

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7/18/2026

News ClipLoveland Reporter-Herald·Loveland, Larimer County, CO

PRPA details data center safeguards for Loveland

Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) has implemented policies for large electrical customers, including data centers, to ensure they cover their own infrastructure costs and do not burden existing ratepayers. While there are no formal data center proposals in Loveland, Longmont is evaluating a potential 50-megawatt project, and Loveland will hold a City Council study session on data centers.

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7/18/2026

News Clipchronicleonline.com·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

A new study examines the economic impacts of data centers, finding varied benefits based on location and operator type, and potential increases in electricity prices. The article highlights growing national opposition to data center development, including legislative efforts like Maine's vetoed statewide moratorium bill and enacted tax incentive eliminations.

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7/18/2026

News Clip0:36FOX54 News Huntsville·Huntsville, Madison County, AL

As data centers grow, so do concerns over water and power use

As AI use expands, the demand for data centers increases. This video examines the growing concerns regarding the substantial water and power consumption of these facilities and the demands they place on local resources.

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7/18/2026

News ClipWRGB·NY

After Hochul's data center moratorium, her Republican challenger blasts the idea

New York Governor Kathy Hochul enacted a year-long moratorium on large-scale data centers to study their impact on the state's energy grid. Her Republican gubernatorial challenger, Bruce Blakeman, criticized the decision, arguing it would cost jobs and that developers should provide their own power. Blakeman also proposed overturning the state's fracking ban and reopening nuclear power plants.

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7/18/2026

News Cliprocketcitynow.com·AL

Data center growth raises long-term resource concerns in North Alabama$

Data center development in North Alabama is prompting discussions and concerns regarding the long-term availability and sustainability of local resources. The growth is leading to questions about how to manage essential resources such as power and water to support the industry's expansion.

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7/18/2026

News ClipWSJM·Hagar, Berrien County, MI

Hagar Township approves data center moratorium

Hagar Township's Board of Trustees has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers. The decision allows the township Planning Commission to research the implications of data centers, particularly concerning water and noise, before considering a potential ordinance. This action follows similar moratoriums enacted by Lincoln and Niles Townships.

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7/18/2026

News Clip1:36The Dale Jackson Show·AL

Alabama debates data center impact and policy decisions

The video discusses the ongoing debate over data centers in Alabama, highlighting exaggerated claims made by opponents regarding environmental impacts. While dismissing unsupported claims, the host acknowledges legitimate concerns about electricity demand, water usage, and local infrastructure that require fact-based discussion for informed policy decisions by the state.

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7/18/2026

News ClipSiouxland Public Media·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix residents to participate in national protest against data centers

Residents in Salix, Iowa, are participating in a national protest against data centers, driven by concerns about a potential facility in their community. They are advocating for the Salix City Council to enact a one-year moratorium on large-scale data center projects. A rally is planned for July 18th in front of Salix City Hall.

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7/18/2026

News ClipModesto Bee·Patterson, Stanislaus County, CA

Patterson’s 45-day moratorium chills any talks of data center construction

The City of Patterson has approved a 45-day moratorium on data center construction following community concerns about water usage, electricity, and noise pollution. Residents and officials emphasized the need to study the potential impacts of a data center before allowing development in the water-stressed region. Property owners interested in the development expressed worry about the stigma the moratorium could bring.

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7/18/2026