Energy and water intensive AI projects are draining communities. The revolt is just getting started
Comunità americane bloccano hyperscale data center per AI: impianti da 1-9 GW comportano +29% costi energetici e +28% emissioni CO2. Il trend rivela costi infrastruttura AI crescenti e vincoli geografici sulla localizzazione: impatto diretto su TCO e selezione cloud provider.
Energy and water intensive AI projects are draining communities. The revolt is just getting started
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June 12, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
Demonstrators take part in a protest at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of the Stratos data center in Box Elder County on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Natalie Behring / Getty Images)
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