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- 1Data center opposition unites Americans across political divide●Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes
A 60 Minutes report highlights opposition to data centers as an issue bringing together Americans who otherwise disagree politically. Communities across the country are pushing back on large data center projects, citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, noise and strain on local infrastructure. The backlash spans both liberal and conservative areas, making it one of the few topics with broad cross-partisan agreement in a polarized era.