#Datacentre #opponents blocked or delayed 75 projects worth $130 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according Data Centre Watch. This represents a significant increase in #opposition, with the number of active groups more than doubling and #legislativeproposals for #moratoriums introduced in 14 states. The study highlights a shift in focus from incentives to regulatory oversight due to concerns about #energyconsumption and #environmentalimpact. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/data-center-opposition-sharply-rising-2026-study-finds-rcna349728?eicker.news #tech #media #news