🇺🇸 English, 2 November 2026, data center bans
Dozens of Municipalities Vote on Data Center Bans
At least seven US states have municipalities voting on data center bans or moratoriums on Tuesday.
Dozens of municipalities across at least seven states are voting on data center bans or moratoriums on Tuesday, after public backlash to the facilities grew rapidly over the past year.
The backlash is largely driven by concerns over the environmental impact of data centers, including energy consumption and water usage.