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US voters back dozens of measures against data centres
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US voters back dozens of measures against data centres

Across the US, voters in at least 38 jurisdictions approved bans or restrictions on data centres in Tuesday’s midterms, with nearly every measure passing. The results show how communities from across the political spectrum are pushing back against energy- and water-hungry projects that can raise household bills while bringing few local jobs. In Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin, voters backed local limits, while Texas elected governor Gina Hinojosa, who supports a pause on new data centre projects and stronger environmental protections. And here’s the thing: polls show broad opposition to new data centres, giving communities a powerful voice in shaping how AI infrastructure develops.
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