Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup

NPR | By Kat Bolus

Published September 6, 2026 at 6:02 AM MDT

Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond. We look at how this is playing out in Pennsylvania.

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