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Industry·Jun 12·all news from June 12, 2026

$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year

Local opposition has successfully stalled approximately $130 billion worth of data center projects across the United States this year. These protests highlight growing community resistance to the massive electricity and water demands required to support expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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