(The Center Square) - American voters say local communities should be able to limit data centers if they cause a strain on electricity, water, land or infrastructure, according to a new poll.
The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 68% think that communities should be able to limit data centers if they strain those local resources while 22% believe that communities should accept those trade-offs for the benefits of economic growth and the country’s technology future.
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