Political candidates across several states are increasingly aligning themselves with voters who oppose data centers, often adopting flawed or misleading justifications for their resistance. Concerns range from exaggerated environmental impacts to unfounded fears about public safety and infrastructure strain, despite industry claims that modern facilities operate efficiently and sustainably. The trend raises questions about how policy decisions may be shaped by misinformation rather than technical or economic realities. Supporters argue the facilities bring jobs and tax revenue, while critics push back with arguments that experts say lack strong evidence.
From Texas to Ohio, political candidates are backing voters’ bad arguments for opposing data centers.
