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News Analysis Missouri’s Data Center Backlash: Marathon Hearings, Recalls Missouri residents are fighting data center plans with recall efforts, moratoriums, and hearings that stretch past 10 hours. Here's why—and what you can do. September 4, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Marshalltown Pushback Shows Familiar Data Center Playbook Residents in Marshalltown are raising concerns about a proposed data center — a pattern playing out in towns across America. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Orangetown Hits Pause on Data Center Development Orangetown's board approved a moratorium on new data center applications. Here's what that pause means and why it matters. August 26, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Thornton Turnout Shows Data Center Worry Is Local Now A packed library meeting in Adams County signals a familiar pattern: communities want a say before data centers break ground. August 24, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tuscaloosa-Area Residents Push Back on Data Center Plan Neighbors near Tuscaloosa say a proposed data center is moving forward without them. Here's why that fight looks familiar nationwide. August 22, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Sealy Residents Push Back on CleanSpark Data Center Plan Austin County residents are protesting a CleanSpark data center in Sealy, Texas — here's what these fights are usually about. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Statesboro Pushback Shows Rezoning Is Where Power Shifts Residents in Statesboro are protesting a proposed data center rezoning — a reminder that local zoning boards, not Congress, decide where these facilities land. August 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Wisconsin Rapids Data Center Meeting Turns Heated Residents demanded answers at a tense Wisconsin Rapids data center meeting. Here's why these fights are popping up nationwide—and what you can do. August 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Salem Packs City Hall Over Data Center Plans — Here’s Why It Matters Residents filled Salem's council chambers to testify on a proposed data center. Here's what these fights are usually about — and how to weigh… July 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Neighbors Push Back on Meta AI Data Center: Why It Matters Residents are protesting a Meta AI data center over neighborhood concerns. Here's the plain-language context on what's really at stake. July 26, 2026 Read →

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