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'Like a cancer': How data centres became a key issue at midterms

'Like a cancer': How data centres became a key issue at midterms

Summary

Data centres have become an issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The report says more than 5,000 centres operate across the country, where residents raise concerns about noise and heavy electricity use; President Donald Trump has defended their construction because technology companies rely on them.

Key Facts

  • The report says more than 5,000 data centres operate across the United States.
  • Some data centres sit near urban centres.
  • Residents report noise pollution linked to data centres.
  • Data centres consume large amounts of electricity.
  • President Donald Trump has defended building data centres.
  • The centres support major technology companies.
  • The report says some voters, including Republicans, feel betrayed by the government over the issue.
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