US Faces Large Protest Over Data Centers
The United States has witnessed an escalation in protests against the rapid expansion of data centers, with 142 protests held across 42 states on Saturday, highlighting concerns over their environmental impact, infrastructure, and electricity usage. The organization "Humans First" confirmed that the movement does not call for a complete ban but opposes imposing restrictions on everyone. Instead, it advocates for communities to have the right to decide whether they want data centers in their areas. Earlier in the week, the governor of New York imposed a temporary freeze on data centers, lasting up to a year, aimed at protecting the environment and residents' electricity bills. These protests reflect broad political engagement, drawing support from parties across the spectrum, and indicate that at least 75 data center projects valued at over $130 billion have been delayed or canceled in the first three months of the year.
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