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News Analysis Who’s Really Behind the Data Center Debate? A new question is circulating: are outside actors shaping local data center fights? Here's why transparency matters no matter who's asking. August 3, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why a Simple Links Roundup Still Matters for Data Center Watchers A weekly digest of data center news reminds us why tracking the buildout, link by link, matters for communities. August 1, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Italy’s Postal Giant Joins the Data Center Rush—Sound Familiar? Poste Italiane's planned 70MW Lombardy data center echoes a pattern playing out across the USA: land and power deals struck before the public sees… July 30, 2026 Read →

News Analysis DEQ Report Sparks Fresh Push for Data Center Oversight A new state environmental report is fueling calls for tighter data center rules. Here's what that means for your community. July 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Don’t Let ‘National Security’ Silence Data Center Questions A new opinion piece warns against China exploiting the data center debate. Here's why local accountability still matters. July 17, 2026 Read →

News Analysis By 2030, Data Centers’ Thirst Rivals Billions of People A new global projection sizes up data centers' 2030 water and power use in human terms — and it's a wake-up call for U.S.… July 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Virginia Rally Pushes Back on Big Tech’s Data Center Boom Protesters gathered at Virginia's Capitol to demand more say over the state's fast-growing data center industry. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why Data Center Deals Need Real Planning, Not Rubber Stamps An opinion piece calls for care and planning around data centers. Here's why that matters everywhere these facilities land. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Nevada’s Data Center Fight: Why the Heat Isn’t Cooling Off An opinion piece says Nevadans remain frustrated with data center growth, despite the governor's stance. Here's why that tension keeps building nationwide. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Should Earn Their Keep, Not Just Show Up A new op-ed says data centers must prove their worth to communities. Here's what 'earning their place' should actually mean. July 12, 2026 Read →

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