Data Center Watch: local opposition blocked or delayed 17 US data center projects worth $98B in Q2 2025, vs. 16 projects worth $64B from May 2024 to March 2025 (Molly Taft/Wired)
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A recent report indicates that local opposition to data centers has surged, resulting in the blocking or delaying of 17 data center projects in the United States, valued at $98 billion, during the second quarter of 2025. This is a significant increase compared to the 16 projects worth $64 billion that faced similar opposition from May 2024 to March 2025. The findings highlight a growing trend of resistance against data center developments in local communities.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
