Data centre backlash over power bills and water use emerges as US midterms near

Opposition to data centres is growing across the United States as the midterm elections draw closer. Residents in affected communities are raising alarms about rising electricity costs, heavy water use, and environmental impacts linked to these facilities. The concerns are fuelling political debate as technology companies continue expanding their operations. Many locals are now asking whether the growth of these centres genuinely serves the interests of their neighbourhoods.