data centers
Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?
April 9, 2026As backlash grows, a nationwide search is underway for solutions to the AI energy crunch.
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Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center
March 12, 2026Packing the council chambers since January, the community showed just how rapidly they could organize and mobilize.
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Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center
January 27, 2026Community members gathered at City Hall, highlighting the potential environmental damage the center could bring.
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AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate
December 17, 2025The relentless push for data centers is blowing up our power bills and polluting our communities.
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Big data comes for Michigan
August 5, 2025Advocates call the project a $1.25 billion “investment,” but residents worry there will be few jobs created, high costs for the community, and environmental damage.
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