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

NPR | By Kat Bolus

Published September 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM EDT

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.

Kat Bolus

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