#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
Data center opposition is sharply rising in 2026, study finds

Construction has become a major political issue, with residents citing energy consumption and environmental concerns.

NBC News

The Nevada Independent: Reno extends its data center moratorium into 2027. Here’s what happens next.. “City of Reno staff are planning to cast a wide net in proposing regulation changes for data centers after the city council voted 6-1 on Monday to extend a temporary moratorium on the centers through August 2027.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/04/the-nevada-independent-reno-extends-its-data-center-moratorium-into-2027-heres-what-happens-next/
The Nevada Independent: Reno extends its data center moratorium into 2027. Here’s what happens next.

The Nevada Independent: Reno extends its data center moratorium into 2027. Here’s what happens next.. “City of Reno staff are planning to cast a wide net in proposing regulation changes…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Spectrum News: City of Cleveland joins growing list of communities considering data center moratoriums. “The City of Cleveland is joining a growing list of Ohio communities that are considering or passing data center moratoriums.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/spectrum-news-city-of-cleveland-joins-growing-list-of-communities-considering-data-center-moratoriums/
Spectrum News: City of Cleveland joins growing list of communities considering data center moratoriums

Spectrum News: City of Cleveland joins growing list of communities considering data center moratoriums. “The City of Cleveland is joining a growing list of Ohio communities that are consideri…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Jersey Vindicator: New Jersey environmental groups push for statewide moratorium on data centers. “More than 60 environmental, labor, community, and grassroots organizations are calling on Gov. Mikie Sherrill to impose a moratorium on new data centers in New Jersey, warning that the rapidly growing industry threatens the state’s electric grid, water supply, environment, and local communities.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/19/jersey-vindicator-new-jersey-environmental-groups-push-for-statewide-moratorium-on-data-centers/

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#Energy #Moratoriums #Alberta, #Canada STOP all #oilsands developments: here are the arguments. @liberal_party @NDP @CPC_HQ @TheDemocrats @Europarl_EN @JoeBiden @JustinTrudeau @albertaNDP @Alberta_UCP @RachelNotley @ABDanielleSmith @350 @gilmcgowan

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2023/09/13/albertas-attack-on-renewables-makes-the-case-for-a-stop-to-oil-sands-production/

Alberta’s attack on renewables makes the case for a stop to oil sands production - Environmental Defence

Alberta’s current pause on new wind and solar projects is bad for business and for Alberta’s climate goals. However, it is true that no industry should

Environmental Defence
Bekommt Mona Neubaur auf dem #bdk22 den #GrueneJugend Vorschlag eines #Moratoriums #Lützerath
wegdiskutiert?