$64B in data center projects blocked across 24 US states. Malaysia just had its first DC protest.
142 activist groups. 9,000 diesel generators in Virginia alone. Water demand 5.7x over supply in Johor.
Both sides have valid arguments. I analyzed them all.
https://resistancezero.com/article-14.html
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142 activist groups now oppose data center construction. 24 US states have blocked $64B in projects.
9,000 diesel generators in Virginia alone. Water demand 5.7x over supply in Johor.
This is not NIMBYism. These are resource conflict and environmental justice concerns backed by data.
Malaysia just had its first data center protest. The movement that started in Virginia is now global.
The industry can dismiss community opposition as NIMBYism. Or it can address the legitimate concerns about water, noise, land use, and grid impact.
Both sides analyzed:
https://resistancezero.com/article-14.html
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