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Why communities are revolting against data centers

PBS NewsHour - Science by PBS NewsHour

Jun 12, 2026Science & Medicine

Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the AI revolution worth the price communities are paying? Horizon...

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Why communities are revolting against data centers is an episode from PBS NewsHour - Science by PBS NewsHour. Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amount...

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Published Jun 12, 2026, audio available.