Developing story
AI data center backlash
The story so far — 3 entries, AUG 10, 2026 to AUG 20, 2026.
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AUG 10, 2026 · No. 83 · Lead story
Data-center opposition goes global as $130 billion in AI projects stallTruthout
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AUG 16, 2026 · No. 89
Six grid operators face a Monday deadline to justify their data-center rules to FERCFERC gave the operators 60 days to rewrite or defend interconnection tariffs its preliminary finding called unjust and unreasonable for handling AI-driven load growth; the clock runs out tomorrow.
Tech Insider
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AUG 20, 2026 · No. 93
Pennsylvania locks in guardrails on AI data-center power demandShapiro's executive order requires developers to bring their own power, cover new grid costs, and win local approval — and pulls AI datacenters from fast-track permitting.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania