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AI arms race triggers data center boom, sparking widespread backlash across the U.S. | 60 Minutes

Author or publisher unknown · 2026-09-20

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60 Minutes reports on communities pushing back against data center development as technology companies expand AI infrastructure.

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Author unknown. 2026-09-20. AI arms race triggers data center boom, sparking widespread backlash across the U.S. | 60 Minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1H_rGvoes (AI & Environment Resource Hub; record atlas-b7f7243e6763; collection snapshot 2026-10-04).

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2026-09-20
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2026-09-23
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AI & Social/Economic Impacts
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1H_rGvoes
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2026-09-22

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Shared topics: Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure

Podcast · 2026-10-13

“This ton of bricks just fell on us and we do our best”

The Hum features Melissa Emmal and Mike Tidwell discussing community organizing, local elections and efforts to restrict data center development in Maryland.

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Shared topics: Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure

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2026 Gubernatorial Election Data Center Positions

Public Airtable compares U.S. gubernatorial candidates' data center positions by state, with summary categories, reference fields and a data dictionary.

Source: ToolNot checked · Metadata unconfirmed

Shared topics: Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure

Shared topics: Governance and society; Built environment and infrastructure

Scientific Paper · 2026-09-15

A Strategic Roadmap for Sustainable Data Center Deployment

This article proposes a five-step state policy roadmap for data center development: conduct environmental and community impact studies, use the findings in siting decisions, reassess incentives, require large facilities to pair with off-grid clean energy and storage, and mandate community-benefit sharing. It focuses on protecting grid reliability, electricity affordability, environmental integrity, and host communities.

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