Data center boom puts Republicans in a bind before midterm elections
Cleanview Research found 75% of data centers being built and 80% of data centers in the planning stage are in predominantly GOP states, as public opposition to data centers grows.
Data center developer tried to “razzle dazzle” while sharing few specifics, Texas county commissioner says
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires: “Who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity?”
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
More oppose than favor data centers in their area, but few admit knowing a lot about them, CBS News poll finds
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits