Hard Fork · Friday, September 11, 2026
Public opposition to data centers is rapidly increasing, with a poll indicating that 70% of voters would oppose one being built where they live. This trend is driving political action, including moratorium proposals at local and state levels.
“Last August, a Heatmap news poll found that about 4 in 10 voters would oppose a data center being built where they live.”
“By May of this year, opposition grew to 7 in 10.”
“There are over 100 local or statewide moratorium proposals across the country.”