Erin Brockovich and the US data centre backlash

ABC News Daily by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Aug 31, 20260:15:30Society & Culture

As the US hurtles towards the November midterms, data centres have become a major election issue, with politicians across the political divide joining voters in demanding a moratorium on new construction. Even Erin Brock...

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