$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year
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Protesters have successfully blocked approximately 130 billion dollars in data center projects so far this year, primarily those planned for AI operations, according to Ars Technica. The victories reflect growing grassroots resistance to the energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/130-billion-i...
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