Voter Pushback Targets Natural Gas-Powered AI Data Centers Over Pollution and Energy Costs

Voters have pushed back against AI data centers, citing concerns that off-grid natural gas plants could spike pollution and energy prices, while cleaner and cheaper alternatives exist.

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2026-11-10 13:34 · Forbes AI
Natural Gas-Powered Data Centers Are A Risk We Can’t Afford

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